There are 4 ways to get from Runaway Bay to Yamba by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Bus via Byron Bay
best- Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus
- Take the bus from Byron Bay to Yamba YHAbus Sydney
6h 45m$76–106Drive 213.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Runaway Bay to Yambacar 213.1 km
2h 32m$39–56Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Southport to Yamba YHAbus Sydney
7h 23m$46–80Bus #2
- Take the bus from Southport to MacLeanbus Pm11
8h 44m$48–70
Runaway Bay to Yamba by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runaway Bay to Yamba is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Runaway Bay to Yamba is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Runaway Bay to Yamba. However, there are services departing from Runaway Bay Centre and arriving at Yamba YHA via Varsity Lakes and Byron Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Runaway Bay and Yamba is 252 km. The road distance is 213.1 km.
The best way to get from Runaway Bay to Yamba without a car is to bus via Byron Bay which takes 6h 45m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Runaway Bay to Yamba, including transfers.
Runaway Bay to Yamba bus services, operated by Byron Bay Express, depart from Varsity Lakes station.
Runaway Bay to Yamba bus services, operated by Byron Bay Express, arrive at Byron Bay station.
Yamba is 1h ahead of Runaway Bay. It is currently 7:39 AM in Runaway Bay and 8:39 AM in Yamba.
Yes, the driving distance between Runaway Bay to Yamba is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Runaway Bay to Yamba.
What companies run services between Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia and Yamba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Runaway Bay Centre to Yamba YHA via Hope Island station, Hope Island station, platform 1, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Varsity Lakes, and Byron Bay in around 6h 45m.
Bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Byron Bay to Yamba YHA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Flexible
- $45–55
Bus from Southport to Yamba YHA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $65–80
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Southport to MacLean
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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