What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Runaway Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Runaway Bay is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Runaway Bay?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Runaway Bay is to fly and train and line 711 bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $95 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Runaway Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Runaway Bay. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Runaway Bay Centre via Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Runaway Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Runaway Bay station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.

How far is it from Sydney to Runaway Bay?

The distance between Sydney and Runaway Bay is 747 km. The road distance is 840.2 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Runaway Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Runaway Bay without a car is to bus which takes 15h 35m and costs $110 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Runaway Bay?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Sydney to Runaway Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Runaway Bay bus from?

Sydney to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Runaway Bay train from?

Sydney to Runaway Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Runaway Bay?

The best way to get from Sydney to Runaway Bay is to bus which takes 15h 35m and costs $110 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 59m.

Where does the Sydney to Runaway Bay bus arrive?

Sydney to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southport station.

Where does the Sydney to Runaway Bay train arrive?

Sydney to Runaway Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Runaway Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Runaway Bay is 840 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Sydney to Runaway Bay.

Where can I stay near Runaway Bay?

There are 2372+ hotels available in Runaway Bay.

Sydney to Runaway Bay - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, line 711 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Runaway Bay by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, line 711 bus
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Hope Island station, platform 2train
3. Take the bus from Hope Island station, stop B to Runaway Bay Centrebus
4h 31m
$96–315
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
15h 59m
$72–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus Brisbane
15h 35m
$113–305
Drive 840.2 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Runaway Baycar 840.2 km
9h 10m
$151–218
Fly Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train
5h 16m
$134–431
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train
7h 55m
$134–439
Train via Central Station
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
16h 2m
$72–251
Bus via Chatswood
1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Southportbus Pm12
18h 21m
$114–165

Sydney to Runaway Bay by bus

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15h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 747.3 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Southport twice daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 15h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Runaway Bay Centre via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Hope Island station, platform 1, and Hope Island station, stop B in around 15h 59m.

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