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Rainbow Beach, Australia → Magnetic Island, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rainbow Beach to Magnetic Island

Composite routes from Rainbow Beach to Magnetic Island

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Cooroy station, platform 1 to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.32–$9.47

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Maryborough
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.16–$27.79
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
19h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.31–$315.77
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Cooroy
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.00–$37.89

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Maryborough
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.42–$24.00
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
18h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.73–$138.94

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.42–$694.70
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.79–$366.30

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.42–$694.70
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.79–$442.08
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$202.10–$821.01

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$467.35
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$555.76
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.83–$821.01

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Maryborough West to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
14h 48m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.16–$2,856.34
Train from Proserpine to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.47–$675.22
Train from Mackay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.89–$1,002.75

Other operators

Sealink (QLD)

Phone:
+61 7 4726 0800
Website:
sealinkqld.com.au
Other from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.99

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Magnetic Island?

The cheapest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Magnetic Island is to bus and ferry which costs $92.39 - $282.61 and takes 20h.

What is the fastest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Magnetic Island?

The fastest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Magnetic Island is to bus and train and fly and ferry which takes 14h 20m and costs $141.30 - $1086.96 .

How far is it from Rainbow Beach to Magnetic Island?

The distance between Rainbow Beach and Magnetic Island is 1174 km.

How do I travel from Rainbow Beach to Magnetic Island without a car?

The best way to get from Rainbow Beach to Magnetic Island without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 19h 38m and costs $65.22 - $2608.70 .

How long does it take to get from Rainbow Beach to Magnetic Island?

It takes approximately 19h 38m to get from Rainbow Beach to Magnetic Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Magnetic Island?

There are 507+ hotels available in Magnetic Island. Prices start at $57.68 per night.
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