What is the cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Runaway Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Runaway Bay is to line 704 bus and line 713 bus which costs $2 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach to Runaway Bay?

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Runaway Bay is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $24 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Runaway Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to Runaway Bay. However, there are services departing from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue and arriving at Runaway Bay Centre via Labrador Park Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Main Beach to Runaway Bay?

The distance between Main Beach and Runaway Bay is 11 km. The road distance is 9 km.

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

The best way to get from Main Beach to Runaway Bay without a car is to line 704 bus and line 713 bus which takes 40 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Main Beach to Runaway Bay?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Main Beach to Runaway Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Runaway Bay bus from?

Main Beach to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue station.

Where does the Main Beach to Runaway Bay bus arrive?

Main Beach to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Labrador Park Shopping Centre station.

Can I drive from Main Beach to Runaway Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Runaway Bay is 9 km. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Main Beach to Runaway Bay.

Where can I stay near Runaway Bay?

There are 2285+ hotels available in Runaway Bay.

Main Beach to Runaway Bay - 6 ways to travel via line 704 bus, and line 713 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Main Beach to Runaway Bay by bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Line 704 bus, line 713 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Labrador Park Shopping Centrebus 704
2. Take the bus from Labrador Park Shopping Centre to Runaway Bay Centrebus 712 / ...
40 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Main Beach to Runaway Baytaxi 9 km
10 min
$24–30
Drive 9 km
1. Drive from Main Beach to Runaway Baycar 9 km
10 min
$2–3
Tram, line 719 bus
1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Gold Coast University Hospital station, platform 1tram Gcr1
2. Take the bus from GCUH, platform 3 to Runaway Bay Centrebus 719
44 min
$2
Line 704 bus, line 719 bus
1. Take the bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Scarborough St at Marshall Lanebus 704
2. Take the bus from Scarborough St at Marshall Lane to Runaway Bay Centrebus 711 / ...
47 min
$2
Tram, line 711 bus
1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Southport station, platform 1tram Gcr1
2. Take the bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Runaway Bay Retirement Villagebus 711
57 min
$2

Main Beach to Runaway Bay by bus

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Distance: 11 km
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Runaway Bay Centre via Labrador Park Shopping Centre in around 40 min.

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