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Gold Coast, Australia → Rainbow Beach, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach

Composite routes from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach

Cheapest
3 h 54 min
Car
317 km.
from $17
Other
7 h 25 min
234 km.
from $77.46
8 h 15 min
234 km.
from $43.22
7 h 27 min
Train, Plane, Bus
234 km.
from $343.79
9 h 8 min
Train, Bus
234 km.
from $87.28

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.15–$4.46
Train from Roma Street to Cooroy
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$59.78
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$28.26
Bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$59.78

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57
Bus from Brisbane to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$33.70
Bus from Cooroy to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$22.83
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$22.83

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$304.35

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:
$4.24–$304.88

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach is to train and bus via Cooroy which costs $23.91 - $336.96 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Rainbow Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Rainbow Beach via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach?

The distance between Gold Coast and Rainbow Beach is 353 km. The road distance is 317.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $38.04 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach bus from?

Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Rainbow Beach?

It is currently 21:13 at both, Gold Coast and Rainbow Beach.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Rainbow Beach is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Gold Coast 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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