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1195 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Rainbow Beach

Composite routes from Townsville to Rainbow Beach

Cheapest
13 h 57 min
Car
1195 km.
from $65
Other
6 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
978 km.
from $510.50
17 h 46 min
Train, Bus
978 km.
from $1299.28
9 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
978 km.
from $252.89
11 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
978 km.
from $386.91

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Translink
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
2h 15m
Twice daily
$5.43–$8.15
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
1h 55m
Twice daily
$17.39–$28.26
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
1h 50m
Once daily
$16.30–$22.83
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
1h 52m
Every day
$130.43–$652.17
Qantas
Website
4h 15m
Every day
$152.17–$923.91
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 57m
Every day
$163.04–$597.83
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
14h 21m
4 times a week
$33.70–$2,458.01
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Rainbow Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Rainbow Beach is to bus which costs $81.52 - $271.74 and takes 18h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Rainbow Beach?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Rainbow Beach is to fly and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $423.91 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Rainbow Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Townsville and arriving at Rainbow Beach. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 20m.

How far is it from Townsville to Rainbow Beach?

The distance between Townsville and Rainbow Beach is 1065 km. The road distance is 1199.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Rainbow Beach without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 46m and costs $53.26 - $2500 .

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Rainbow Beach?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Townsville to Rainbow Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Rainbow Beach bus from?

Townsville to Rainbow Beach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Townsville station.

Where does the Townsville to Rainbow Beach bus arrive?

Townsville to Rainbow Beach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Rainbow Beach station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Rainbow Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Rainbow Beach is 1200 km. It takes approximately 16h 49m to drive from Townsville 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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