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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Magnetic Island to Rainbow Beach

Composite routes from Magnetic Island to Rainbow Beach

Cheapest
17 h 52 min
Car
1220 km.
from $67
Other
19 h 34 min
Ferry, Train, Bus
987 km.
from $1336.66
19 h 45 min
Ferry, Bus
988 km.
from $232.85
17 h 13 min
Ferry
988 km.
from $265.46
13 h 51 min
Ferry, Plane
987 km.
from $561.39
21 h 45 min
Ferry, bus via Wallu, Ferry, bus via Wallu
988 km.
from $184.22
14 h 57 min
Ferry, Plane
987 km.
from $314.87
16 h 6 min
Ferry, Plane
987 km.
from $303.78
18 h 15 min
Ferry, Plane
987 km.
from $437.80
18 h 21 min
Ferry, Plane
987 km.
from $309.76

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Cooroy
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.32–$9.47

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Maryborough to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.16–$27.79
Bus from Townsville to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
19h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.31–$315.77
Bus from Townsville to Charters
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.74–$35.37
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.21–$32.84
Bus from Townsville to Wallu
Ave. Duration:
18h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.31–$315.77
Bus from Noosa Junction to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.47–$34.10

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Charters Towers to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.53–$39.16

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Maryborough to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.42–$24.00
Bus from Townsville to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.73–$138.94
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.95–$26.53
Bus from Cooroy to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.95–$26.53
Bus from Noosa Junction to Rainbow
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.95–$27.79

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.42–$694.70
Plane from Townsville Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$757.86
Plane from Townsville Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$265.25–$1,389.41
Plane from Cairns to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.46–$694.70

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.83–$1,073.63
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$138.94–$694.70
Plane from Townsville Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$757.86
Plane from Townsville Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.25–$1,389.41

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$467.35
Plane from Townsville Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.46–$694.70
Plane from Townsville Airport to Sunshine
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$303.14–$2,652.51

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Maryborough
Ave. Duration:
14h 21m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.16–$2,856.34
Train from Townsville to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.47–$675.22
Train from Townsville to Babinda
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.74–$758.91

Other operators

Sealink (QLD)

Phone:
+61 7 4726 0800
Email:
infoqld@sealink.com.au
Website:
sealinkqld.com.au
Other from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.99

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Magnetic Island to Rainbow Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Magnetic Island to Rainbow Beach is to ferry and bus which costs $86.96 - $282.61 and takes 19h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Magnetic Island to Rainbow Beach?

The fastest way to get from Magnetic Island to Rainbow Beach is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 13h 51m and costs $467.39 - $978.26 .

How far is it from Magnetic Island to Rainbow Beach?

The distance between Magnetic Island and Rainbow Beach is 1174 km.

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

The best way to get from Magnetic Island to Rainbow Beach without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 19h 34m and costs $59.78 - $2608.70 .

How long does it take to get from Magnetic Island to Rainbow Beach?

It takes approximately 19h 34m to get from Magnetic Island to Rainbow Beach, including transfers.

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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