There are 4 ways to get from Pimpama to Runaway Bay by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, tram, line 719 bus
best- Take the train from Pimpama station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Gold Coast University Hospital station, platform 2tram
- Take the bus from GCUH, platform 3 to Lae Dr at Morala Avenuebus 719
58 min$2Bus, line 710 bus, line 719 bus
- Take the bus from Pimpama station, stop B to Helensvale stop Abus
- Take the bus from Helensvale stop B to GCUH, platform 4bus 710 / ...
- Take the bus from GCUH, platform 3 to Runaway Bay Centrebus 719
1h 42m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pimpama to Runaway Baytaxi 20.8 km
20 min$50–65Drive 20.8 km
- Drive from Pimpama to Runaway Baycar 20.8 km
20 min$4–6
Pimpama to Runaway Bay by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pimpama to Runaway Bay is to train and tram and line 719 bus which costs $3 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Pimpama to Runaway Bay is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pimpama station to Runaway Bay. However, there are services departing from Pimpama station, stop B and arriving at Runaway Bay Centre via Helensvale stop B and GCUH, platform 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Pimpama and Runaway Bay is 29 km. The road distance is 20.8 km.
The best way to get from Pimpama to Runaway Bay without a car is to train and tram and line 719 bus which takes 58 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Pimpama to Runaway Bay, including transfers.
Pimpama to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Pimpama station, stop B.
Pimpama to Runaway Bay bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale stop A station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pimpama to Runaway Bay is 21 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Pimpama to Runaway Bay.
There are 2243+ hotels available in Runaway Bay.
What companies run services between Pimpama, QLD, Australia and Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Pimpama station, stop B to Runaway Bay Centre via Helensvale stop B, GCUH, platform 4, and GCUH, platform 3 in around 1h 42m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Pimpama station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Gold Coast University Hospital station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from GCUH, platform 3 to Lae Dr at Morala Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Pimpama station, stop B to Helensvale stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Helensvale stop B to GCUH, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from GCUH, platform 3 to Runaway Bay Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Tamborine Mtn & Canungra Yellow Cabs
- Phone
- +61 7 5545 1577
Russell Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61408 785 218
Macleay Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61418 734 741
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
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