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How to get fromSydney to Runaway Bayby plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Runaway Bay by plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram, line 719 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the tram from Broadbeach South station to Gold Coast University Hospital station, platform 1tram tram
    3. Take the bus from GCUH, platform 3 to Runaway Bay Centrebus bus
    4h 34m
    $101–385

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus bus Pm11
    16h 45m
    $92–280

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus bus Brisbane
    16h 39m
    $115–305

  4. Drive 839.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Runaway Baycar car 839.7 km
    9h 10m
    $152–219

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    5h 40m
    $135–352

  6. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Southportbus bus Pm12
    18h 22m
    $114–165

Sydney to Runaway Bay by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration16h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Southport 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–310 and the journey takes 16h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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