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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Coolangatta to Rainbow Beach

Composite routes from Coolangatta to Rainbow Beach

Cheapest
4 h 9 min
Car
341 km.
from $18
Other
8 h 40 min
Train, Bus
255 km.
from $193.47
9 h 8 min
254 km.
from $105.43
7 h 52 min
Train, Plane, Bus
255 km.
from $346.34
9 h 21 min
254 km.
from $54.67
9 h 34 min
Train, Bus
254 km.
from $90.37

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.71–$7.00
Train from Roma Street to Cooroy
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$9.54
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.44
Train from Roma Street to Gympie
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.08
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Domestic
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.71

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 Hervey Bay to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.35–$33.07
Bus from Gympie to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$25.44
Bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.89–$69.96

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cooroy to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$26.71
Bus from Brisbane to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.98–$39.43
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$26.71
Bus from Gympie to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.26–$21.62

Byron Easy Bus

Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
info@byronbus.com
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.07–$39.43

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$356.16

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
Train from Roma Street to Gympie
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$470.30

Questions and Answers

What is the most economical way to travel from Coolangatta to Rainbow Beach?

$29.37 - $395.85 for a train and bus journey. Journey duration is 8 hours 40 minutes.

What is the quickest route to travel from Coolangatta to Rainbow Beach?

The quickest route to travel from Coolangatta to Rainbow Beach is to drive, which takes 4 hours and 4 minutes and costs $49.80 - $76.62.

Does a direct bus travel between Coolangatta and Rainbow Beach?

No, there is no direct bus service available from Coolangatta to Rainbow Beach. However, there are services departing from Griffith St at Coolangatta East and arriving at Rainbow Beach via Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9 hours and 8 minutes.

How far is the road trip between Coolangatta and Rainbow Beach?

The distance between Coolangatta and Rainbow Beach is 363 kilometers. The road distance is 341.7 kilometers.

How can I travel from Coolangatta to Rainbow Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Rainbow Beach without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $29.37 - $395.85.

How long does the journey from Coolangatta to Rainbow Beach take, including any transfers?

It takes approximately 8 hours and 40 minutes to get from Coolangatta to Rainbow Beach, including transfers.

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

The Coolangatta to Rainbow Beach bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Gold Coast Airport station.

Where does the Coolangatta to Rainbow Beach bus arrive?

The Coolangatta to Rainbow Beach bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Coolangatta and Rainbow Beach?

It is currently 19:26 at both, Coolangatta and Rainbow Beach.

Can you drive from Coolangatta to Rainbow Beach?

It is a 342-kilometer drive from Coolangatta to Rainbow Beach. The journey takes approximately 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Where can I find lodging options near Rainbow Beach?

There are 190+ hotels available in Rainbow Beach. Prices start at $73.18 per night.
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