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

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Runaway Bay is to fly and tram and line 719 bus which costs $170 - $500 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Runaway Bay is to fly and tram and line 719 bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $170 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Runaway Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Runaway Bay. However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Runaway Bay Centre via Albury, Central Station and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 51m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Runaway Bay?

The distance between Adelaide and Runaway Bay is 1650 km. The road distance is 1954.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Adelaide to Runaway Bay without a car is to bus which takes 40h 51m and costs $200 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Adelaide to Runaway Bay, including transfers.

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

Adelaide to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.

Train or bus from Adelaide to Runaway Bay?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Runaway Bay is to bus which takes 40h 51m and costs $200 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2,300 - $5,500 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Adelaide to Runaway Bay bus arrive?

Adelaide to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Runaway Bay?

Runaway Bay is 30 min behind Adelaide. It is currently 9:49 PM in Adelaide and 9:19 PM in Runaway Bay.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Runaway Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Runaway Bay is 1954 km. It takes approximately 21h 47m to drive from Adelaide to Runaway Bay.

Where can I stay near Runaway Bay?

There are 2290+ hotels available in Runaway Bay.

Adelaide to Runaway Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Runaway Bay by plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram, line 719 bus
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)ADL - OOL
2. Take the tram from Broadbeach South station to Gold Coast University Hospital station, platform 1
3. Take the bus from GCUH, platform 3 to Runaway Bay Centre
5h 23m
$178–498
Bus
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
2. Take the bus from Albury to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southport
40h 51m
$204–555
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide to BrisbaneGreat Southern Rail
2. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1Bdvl / ...
2d 9h
$2,369–5,394
Drive 1,954.3 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Runaway Bay1,954.3 km
21h 47m
$372–537
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)ADL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
6h 23m
$217–525

Adelaide to Runaway Bay by bus

7Weekly Buses

40h 51mAverage Duration

$204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,650.1 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Runaway Bay Centre via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Southport, and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre in around 40h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Adelaide to Runaway Bay Centre via Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 36 near Anzac Square, Cultural Centre station, platform 3, South Brisbane station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 4, Gold Coast University Hospital station, platform 2, and GCUH, platform 3 in around 2d 9h.

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