There are 5 ways to get from Broadbeach to Runaway Bay by bus, tram, taxi, or car
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Line 700 bus, line 719 bus
best- Take the bus from Broadbeach North station to GCUH, platform 3bus 700
- Take the bus from GCUH, platform 3 to Runaway Bay Centrebus 719
51 min$2Tram, line 711 bus
- Take the tram from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 to Southport station, platform 1tram Gcr1
- Take the bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Runaway Bay Retirement Villagebus 711
1h 12m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Broadbeach to Runaway Baytaxi 13.6 km
15 min$35–45Drive 13.6 km
- Drive from Broadbeach to Runaway Baycar 13.6 km
15 min$3–4Tram, line 719 bus
- Take the tram from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 to Southport station, platform 1tram Gcr1
- Take the bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Runaway Bay Centrebus 711 / ...
58 min$2
Broadbeach to Runaway Bay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Broadbeach to Runaway Bay is to line 700 bus and line 719 bus which costs $2 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Broadbeach to Runaway Bay is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Broadbeach station to Runaway Bay. However, there are services departing from Broadbeach North station and arriving at Runaway Bay Centre via GCUH, platform 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Broadbeach and Runaway Bay is 22 km. The road distance is 13.6 km.
The best way to get from Broadbeach to Runaway Bay without a car is to line 700 bus and line 719 bus which takes 51 min and costs $2.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Broadbeach to Runaway Bay, including transfers.
Broadbeach to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Broadbeach North station.
Broadbeach to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at GCUH, platform 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Broadbeach to Runaway Bay is 14 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Broadbeach to Runaway Bay.
There are 2285+ hotels available in Runaway Bay.
What companies run services between Broadbeach, QLD, Australia and Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Broadbeach North station to Runaway Bay Centre via GCUH, platform 3 in around 51 min.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Tram from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 to Southport station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Broadbeach North station to GCUH, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from GCUH, platform 3 to Runaway Bay Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Runaway Bay Retirement Village
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Runaway Bay Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
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