How to Travel from
Rainbow Beach to Southport
by Route or Car
Schedule
Rainbow Beach, Australia → Southport, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rainbow Beach to Southport
Composite routes from Rainbow Beach to Southport
Cheapest
3 h 49 min
Car
310 km.
from $17
Other
6 h 40 min
230 km.
from $79.15
6 h 44 min
Bus, Train
230 km.
from $35.60
6 h 4 min
Bus, Plane, Train
231 km.
from $334.43
7 h 26 min
Bus, Train
230 km.
from $61.50
Transport providers
Bus operators
Translink
Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Cooroy station, platform 1 to Central
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.33–$7.61
Train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.35
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
Train from Domestic Airport station, platform 2 to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$65.22
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Cooroy
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$31.52
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$27.17
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$35.87
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Southport
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Hervey Bay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$293.48
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Southport?
The cheapest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Southport is to bus and train via Cooroy which costs $29.35 - $44.57 and takes 6h 44m.
What is the fastest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Southport?
The fastest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Southport is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Rainbow Beach and Southport?
No, there is no direct bus from Rainbow Beach to Southport. However, there are services departing from Rainbow Beach and arriving at Southport via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
How far is it from Rainbow Beach to Southport?
The distance between Rainbow Beach and Southport is 389 km. The road distance is 310.7 km.
How do I travel from Rainbow Beach to Southport without a car?
The best way to get from Rainbow Beach to Southport without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $39.13 - $81.52 .
How long does it take to get from Rainbow Beach to Southport?
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Rainbow Beach to Southport, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Rainbow Beach to Southport bus from?
Rainbow Beach to Southport bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rainbow Beach station.
Train, bus or fly from Rainbow Beach to Southport?
The best way to get from Rainbow Beach to Southport is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $39.13 - $81.52 . There are no good options to train or fly between Rainbow Beach to Southport.
Where does the Rainbow Beach to Southport bus arrive?
Rainbow Beach to Southport bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Can I drive from Rainbow Beach to Southport?
Yes, the driving distance between Rainbow Beach to Southport is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Rainbow Beach to Southport.
Where can I stay near Southport?
There are 2211+ hotels available in Southport. Prices start at $83.10 per night.
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