How to Travel from
Rainbow Beach to Cairns
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Rainbow Beach, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rainbow Beach to Cairns
Composite routes from Rainbow Beach to Cairns
Cheapest
18 h 3 min
Car
1538 km.
from $84
Other
8 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
1251 km.
from $346.43
24 h 42 min
Bus, Train
1251 km.
from $243.10
10 h 14 min
Bus, Train
1251 km.
from $193.86
8 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
1251 km.
from $249.26
Route Navigator Rainbow Beach - Cairns
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Continue onto Spectrum Street
Spectrum Street, 93 м
93 м
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
Cypress Avenue, 98 м
98 м
Turn right onto Rainbow Beach Road
Rainbow Beach Road, 30 km 608 м
30 km 608 м
Turn left onto Tin Can Bay Road
Tin Can Bay Road, 3 km 400 м
3 km 400 м
Turn right onto Maryborough Cooloola Road
Maryborough Cooloola Road, 40 km 70 м
40 km 70 м
Turn left onto Maryborough Cooloola Road
Maryborough Cooloola Road, 17 km 898 м
17 km 898 м
Turn left onto Odessa Street
Odessa Street, 1 km 676 м
1 km 676 м
Turn right onto Kent Street
Kent Street, 2 km 35 м
2 km 35 м
Turn right onto Ferry Street
Ferry Street, 439 м
439 м
Turn left onto Walker Street
Walker Street, 4 km 515 м
4 km 515 м
Turn right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 374 km 320 м
374 km 320 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yeppen Crossing
Yeppen Crossing, 3 km 369 м
3 km 369 м
Continue onto Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway), 1 km 800 м
1 km 800 м
Turn right onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 4 km 33 м
4 km 33 м
Continue onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 8 km 748 м
8 km 748 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 288 km 878 м
288 km 878 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 11 km 240 м
11 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 17 km 777 м
17 km 777 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 3 km 557 м
3 km 557 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 9 km 926 м
9 km 926 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 4 km 441 м
4 km 441 м
Turn slight left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 177 km 609 м
177 km 609 м
Keep left onto A1 and drive toward Proserpine
Proserpine, 110 km 938 м
110 km 938 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 898 м
1 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bower Street
Bower Street, 3 km 75 м
3 km 75 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Townsville
Townsville, A1, 223 м
223 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 79 km 436 м
79 km 436 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 1 km 89 м
1 km 89 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 50 м
51 km 50 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 702 м
2 km 702 м
Turn left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 452 м
452 м
Turn right onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 150 м
150 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 334 м
334 м
Turn left onto McLeod Street
McLeod Street, 106 м
106 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Cairns is to bus and train and fly which costs $103.26 - $391.30 and takes 10h 14m.
What is the fastest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 8h 31m and costs $293.48 - $532.61 .
Is there a direct bus between Rainbow Beach and Cairns?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rainbow Beach and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 30m.
How far is it from Rainbow Beach to Cairns?
The distance between Rainbow Beach and Cairns is 1339 km. The road distance is 1544.3 km.
How do I travel from Rainbow Beach to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Rainbow Beach to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 24h 30m and costs $103.26 - $347.83 .
How long does it take to get from Rainbow Beach to Cairns?
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Rainbow Beach to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Rainbow Beach to Cairns bus from?
Rainbow Beach to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Rainbow Beach station.
Where does the Rainbow Beach to Cairns bus arrive?
Rainbow Beach to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
Can I drive from Rainbow Beach to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Rainbow Beach to Cairns is 1544 km. It takes approximately 20h 52m to drive from Rainbow Beach to Cairns.
Where can I stay near Cairns?
There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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