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 which costs $140 - $470 and takes 5h 17m.

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 which takes 5h 17m and costs $140 - $470.

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, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park and Southport bus station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Runaway Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Runaway Bay station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.

How far is it from Melbourne to Runaway Bay?

The distance between Melbourne and Runaway Bay is 1389 km. The road distance is 1676.4 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 which takes 25h 54m and costs $230 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 do I catch the Melbourne to Runaway Bay train from?

Melbourne to Runaway Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Runaway Bay?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Runaway Bay is to bus which takes 25h 54m and costs $230 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 28h.

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 1:05 AM in Melbourne and 12:05 AM in Runaway Bay.

Where does the Melbourne to Runaway Bay train arrive?

Melbourne to Runaway Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Runaway Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Runaway Bay is 1676 km. It takes approximately 17h 53m to drive from Melbourne to Runaway Bay.

Where can I stay near Runaway Bay?

There are 2478+ hotels available in Runaway Bay.

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

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

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Griffith University station, platform 1tram
5h 17m
$141–461
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
6h 45m
$135–565
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
25h 54m
$239–465
Train
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 train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train
28h
$169–489
Drive 1,676.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Runaway Baycar 1,676.4 km
17h 53m
$304–439
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 Hope Island station, platform 1train
5h 52m
$179–396
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train
7h 30m
$143–530
Bus via Campbellfield
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Southportbus Pm12
32h 18m
$199–267

Melbourne to Runaway Bay by train and bus

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Distance: 1,389 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Runaway Bay Centre via Central Station, Surfers Paradise, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, and Southport bus station, stop B in around 25h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Runaway Bay Centre via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Hope Island station, platform 1, and Hope Island station, stop B in around 28h.

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