How to Travel from
Darwin to Rainbow Beach
by Route or Car
Eight ways to Travel from Darwin to Rainbow Beach
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 411 km)
36 h 22 min
3411 km.
from $187
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Hervey Bay)
13 h 47 min
2765 km.
from $470.03
Bus, Plane (Fly to Brisbane Airport)
13 h 52 min
2765 km.
from $255.90
Train, bus via Sydney
4 d 29 min
2766 km.
from $1342.59
Bus, Plane (Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport)
15 h 21 min
2765 km.
from $552.97
Bus, Plane (Fly to Gold Coast Airport)
15 h 31 min
2765 km.
from $442.64
Bus, Train
4 d 10 h 2 min
2765 km.
from $2257.72
Train, Bus
4 d 18 h 39 min
2766 km.
from $4224.75
Transport providers
Bus operators
Translink
Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cooroy
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.32–$9.48
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Cooroy
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.32–$9.48
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.68–$6.95
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.64–$34.12
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.22–$32.86
Bus from Noosa Junction to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.48–$34.12
Bus from Darwin to Alice
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.02–$366.50
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.65–$366.50
Bus from Brisbane to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.39–$69.51
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.96–$26.54
Bus from Cooroy to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.96–$26.54
Bus from Noosa Junction to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.96–$27.80
Bus from Brisbane to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.80–$39.18
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$379.14–$1,137.41
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$164.29–$695.08
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$315.95–$1,011.03
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.48–$758.27
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$252.76–$821.46
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.29–$1,011.03
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.95–$1,516.55
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.31–$1,390.17
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$278.03–$947.84
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$391.77–$1,011.03
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.02–$176.93
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$75.83–$227.48
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cooroy
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.93–$354.48
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,586.32–$3,904.22
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$674.16–$1,319.75
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin to Rainbow Beach?
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Rainbow Beach is to fly and train and bus which costs $173.91 - $652.17 and takes 13h 52m.
What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Rainbow Beach?
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Rainbow Beach is to fly and bus which takes 13h 47m and costs $250 - $760.87 .
How far is it from Darwin to Rainbow Beach?
The distance between Darwin and Rainbow Beach is 2875 km. The road distance is 3473.9 km.
How do I travel from Darwin to Rainbow Beach without a car?
The best way to get from Darwin to Rainbow Beach without a car is to train and bus via Sydney which takes 4 days 0h and costs $652.17 - $1956.52 .
How long does it take to get from Darwin to Rainbow Beach?
It takes approximately 13h 47m to get from Darwin to Rainbow Beach, including transfers.
Train, bus or fly from Darwin to Rainbow Beach?
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What is the time difference between Darwin and Rainbow Beach?
Rainbow Beach is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 22:13 in Darwin and 22:43 in Rainbow Beach.
Can I drive from Darwin to Rainbow Beach?
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Rainbow Beach is 3474 km. It takes approximately 36h 12m to drive from Darwin to Rainbow Beach.
Where can I stay near Rainbow Beach?
There are 190+ hotels available in Rainbow Beach. Prices start at $62.29 per night.
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