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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay is to fly and tram and line 719 bus which costs $120 - $420 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay is to fly and tram and line 719 bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $120 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Runaway Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Runaway Bay. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Runaway Bay Centre via Central Station and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 59m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Runaway Bay?

The distance between Melbourne and Runaway Bay is 1389 km. The road distance is 1677.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay without a car is to bus via Cabramatta which takes 28h 37m and costs $210 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay, including transfers.

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

Melbourne to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Runaway Bay bus arrive?

Melbourne to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Runaway Bay?

Runaway Bay is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 8:23 PM in Melbourne and 7:23 PM in Runaway Bay.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Runaway Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Runaway Bay is 1678 km. It takes approximately 17h 55m to drive from Melbourne to Runaway Bay.

Where can I stay near Runaway Bay?

There are 2285+ hotels available in Runaway Bay.

Melbourne to Runaway Bay - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and tram

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

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

Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, tram, line 719 bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the tram from Broadbeach South station to Gold Coast University Hospital station, platform 1tram
3. Take the bus from GCUH, platform 3 to Runaway Bay Centrebus
5h 30m
$121–411
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Hornsby to Southportbus Pm12
28h 37m
$214–275
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus
28h 47m
$159–524
Drive 1,677.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Runaway Baycar 1,677.8 km
17h 55m
$319–460
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
6h 11m
$181–441
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 21m
$170–348
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
7h 12m
$200–468
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus Brisbane
28h 59m

Melbourne to Runaway Bay by bus and train

7Weekly Services

28h 37mAverage Duration

$214Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,389.1 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Runaway Bay Centre via Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Strathfield Station, Hornsby Station, Hornsby, Southport, and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre in around 28h 37m.

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