How to Travel from
Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach
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Coffs Harbour, Australia → Rainbow Beach, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach
Composite routes from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach
Cheapest
7 h
Car
623 km.
from $34
Other
11 h 23 min
Train, Bus
488 km.
from $66.39
11 h 42 min
488 km.
from $48.15
14 h 13 min
488 km.
from $108.87
8 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
487 km.
from $305.52
15 h 35 min
488 km.
from $154.83
10 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
487 km.
from $323.24
9 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
487 km.
from $243.57
Route Navigator Coffs Harbour - Rainbow Beach
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24 м
24 м
Turn left onto Grafton Street
Grafton Street, 4 km 525 м
4 km 525 м
Keep right
48 м
48 м
Turn sharp left
349 km 356 м
349 km 356 м
Continue onto Pacific Motorway and drive toward Brisbane
Pacific Motorway, Brisbane, 27 km 162 м
27 km 162 м
Keep right and take M7 toward Brisbane Airport, Sunshine Coast
Brisbane Airport, Sunshine Coast, M7, 9 km 903 м
9 km 903 м
Keep left
1 km 48 м
1 km 48 м
Keep right and take A3 toward Chermside, Sunshine Coast
Chermside, Sunshine Coast, A3, 9 km 21 м
9 km 21 м
Keep right onto Gympie Arterial Road
Gympie Arterial Road, 70 km 57 м
70 km 57 м
Keep right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 44 km 873 м
44 km 873 м
Keep left and drive toward Pomona, Kin Kin
Pomona, Kin Kin, 418 м
418 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
281 м
281 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Old Bruce Highway
Old Bruce Highway, 2 km 851 м
2 km 851 м
Turn right onto Pioneer Road
Pioneer Road, 2 km 3 м
2 km 3 м
Turn right onto Reserve Street
Reserve Street, 1 km 40 м
1 km 40 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Reserve Street
Reserve Street, 244 м
244 м
Keep left
41 м
41 м
Continue onto Factory Street
Factory Street, 25 km 906 м
25 km 906 м
Turn sharp right onto McRae Road
McRae Road, 1 km 831 м
1 km 831 м
Keep left onto Toolara Como Forestry Road
Toolara Como Forestry Road, 5 km 897 м
5 km 897 м
Turn right
317 м
317 м
Keep left
3 km 769 м
3 km 769 м
Turn left onto Cooloola Way
Cooloola Way, 1 km 670 м
1 km 670 м
Keep right onto Cooloola Way
Cooloola Way, 17 km 221 м
17 km 221 м
Turn right onto Rainbow Beach Road
Rainbow Beach Road, 17 km 533 м
17 km 533 м
Turn left onto Clarkson Drive
Clarkson Drive, 91 м
91 м
Turn sharp left onto Spectrum Street
Spectrum Street, 121 м
121 м
Arrive at destination
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:
$6.36–$9.54
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Cooroy
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$9.54
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$15.26
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$8.90
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$69.96
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Byron
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.80–$58.51
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.35–$33.07
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.42–$114.48
Bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.89–$69.96
Bus from Noosa Junction to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.62–$34.34
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.98–$39.43
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Byron
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.71–$36.89
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.62–$30.53
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$26.71
Bus from Cooroy to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$26.71
Bus from Noosa Junction to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.98
Byron Easy Bus
Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
info@byronbus.com
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$49.61
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Phone:
+61 (0)2 6685 7447
Email:
info@byronbus.com
Website:
brisbane2byron.com/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.52–$53.22
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.92–$546.95
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.20–$508.80
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.92–$546.95
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$763.19
Link Airways
Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.36–$318.00
Train operators
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:
$4.96–$356.78
Questions and Answers
What is the most affordable transportation option for travelling from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach?
The most affordable option is to take a train and bus, costing $34.48 to $89.39 and taking 11 hours and 23 minutes to complete.
What is the most efficient way to travel from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach?
The most efficient way to travel from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach is to drive which takes 7 hours and 14 minutes and costs $89.39 - $140.46.
Is there a direct bus route available between Coffs Harbour and Rainbow Beach?
No, there is no direct bus route available between Coffs Harbour and Rainbow Beach. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour and arriving at Rainbow Beach via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14 hours and 13 minutes.
How far is it to drive from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach?
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Rainbow Beach is 652 km. The road distance is 624 km.
How can I travel from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach without a car?
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach without a car is to take a train and bus which takes 11 hours and 23 minutes and costs $34.48 - $89.39.
How long does it take to travel from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach?
It takes approximately 11 hours and 23 minutes to travel from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach, including transfers.
Where do you depart from to catch a Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach bus?
Greyhound Australia operates the Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach bus services. The services depart from Coffs Harbour station.
Where does the Greyhound Australia Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach bus arrive?
Greyhound Australia operates Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach bus services that arrive at Byron Bay station.
What is the time difference between Coffs Harbour and Rainbow Beach?
Rainbow Beach is 1 hour behind Coffs Harbour. It is currently 22:56 in Coffs Harbour and 21:56 in Rainbow Beach.
Can I drive from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach?
The driving distance between Coffs Harbour and Rainbow Beach is 624 kilometers. It takes approximately 7 hours and 14 minutes to drive from Coffs Harbour to Rainbow Beach.
Where can I stay near Rainbow Beach?
There are 190+ hotels available in Rainbow Beach. Prices start at $73.18 per night.
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