How to Travel from
Rainbow Beach to Townsville
by Plane, Bus, Route or Car
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Rainbow Beach, Australia → Townsville, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rainbow Beach to Townsville
Composite routes from Rainbow Beach to Townsville
Cheapest
15 h 32 min
Car
1209 km.
from $66
Other
7 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
978 km.
from $510.57
18 h 3 min
Bus, Train
978 km.
from $210.49
8 h 50 min
Bus, Train
978 km.
from $260.16
11 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
978 km.
from $391.65
Route Navigator Rainbow Beach - Townsville
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Spectrum Street
Spectrum Street, 93 м
93 м
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
Cypress Avenue, 98 м
98 м
Turn right onto Rainbow Beach Road
Rainbow Beach Road, 30 km 608 м
30 km 608 м
Turn left onto Tin Can Bay Road
Tin Can Bay Road, 3 km 400 м
3 km 400 м
Turn right onto Maryborough Cooloola Road
Maryborough Cooloola Road, 40 km 70 м
40 km 70 м
Turn left onto Maryborough Cooloola Road
Maryborough Cooloola Road, 17 km 898 м
17 km 898 м
Turn left onto Odessa Street
Odessa Street, 1 km 676 м
1 km 676 м
Turn right onto Kent Street
Kent Street, 2 km 35 м
2 km 35 м
Turn right onto Ferry Street
Ferry Street, 439 м
439 м
Turn left onto Walker Street
Walker Street, 4 km 515 м
4 km 515 м
Turn right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 374 km 320 м
374 km 320 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yeppen Crossing
Yeppen Crossing, 3 km 369 м
3 km 369 м
Continue onto Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway), 1 km 800 м
1 km 800 м
Turn right onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 4 km 33 м
4 km 33 м
Continue onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 8 km 748 м
8 km 748 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 288 km 878 м
288 km 878 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 11 km 240 м
11 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 17 km 777 м
17 km 777 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 3 km 557 м
3 km 557 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 9 km 926 м
9 km 926 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 4 km 441 м
4 km 441 м
Turn slight left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 177 km 609 м
177 km 609 м
Keep left onto A1 and drive toward Proserpine
Proserpine, 110 km 938 м
110 km 938 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 898 м
1 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bower Street
Bower Street, 3 km 75 м
3 km 75 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Townsville
Townsville, A1, 223 м
223 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 77 km 299 м
77 km 299 м
Keep left
1 km 934 м
1 km 934 м
Continue
185 м
185 м
Turn left onto Abbott Street
Abbott Street, 6 km 820 м
6 km 820 м
Continue onto Dean Street
Dean Street, 220 м
220 м
Keep left
2 km 590 м
2 km 590 м
Turn right onto Gregory Street
Gregory Street, 239 м
239 м
Turn sharp left onto Paxton Street
Paxton Street, 1 km 211 м
1 km 211 м
Turn left onto Balmoral Drive
Balmoral Drive, 250 м
250 м
Turn right onto Cottesmore Crescent
Cottesmore Crescent, 27 м
27 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Translink
Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Cooroy station, platform 1 to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.32–$9.47
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.21–$32.84
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Maryborough
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.16–$27.79
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
19h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.31–$315.77
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Cooroy
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.00–$37.89
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Noosa
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.53–$42.95
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.95–$26.53
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Maryborough
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.42–$24.00
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
18h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.73–$138.94
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Noosa
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.47–$30.31
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Hervey Bay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$328.41–$1,073.63
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$757.86
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$265.25–$1,389.41
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Hervey Bay to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$467.35–$1,073.63
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$757.86
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
10h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.25–$1,389.41
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.46–$694.70
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Maryborough West to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
14h 48m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.16–$2,856.34
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Townsville?
The cheapest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Townsville is to bus which costs $81.52 - $271.74 and takes 18h 50m.
What is the fastest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Townsville?
The fastest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Townsville is to bus and fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $423.91 - $923.91 .
Is there a direct bus between Rainbow Beach and Townsville?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rainbow Beach and arriving at Townsville. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 50m.
How far is it from Rainbow Beach to Townsville?
The distance between Rainbow Beach and Townsville is 1065 km. The road distance is 1199.6 km.
How do I travel from Rainbow Beach to Townsville without a car?
The best way to get from Rainbow Beach to Townsville without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 3m and costs $53.26 - $2608.70 .
How long does it take to get from Rainbow Beach to Townsville?
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Rainbow Beach to Townsville, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Rainbow Beach to Townsville bus from?
Rainbow Beach to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Rainbow Beach station.
Where does the Rainbow Beach to Townsville bus arrive?
Rainbow Beach to Townsville bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Townsville station.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Beach and Townsville?
It is currently 22:43 at both, Rainbow Beach and Townsville.
Can I drive from Rainbow Beach to Townsville?
Yes, the driving distance between Rainbow Beach to Townsville is 1200 km. It takes approximately 16h 47m to drive from Rainbow Beach to Townsville.
Where can I stay near Townsville?
There are 509+ hotels available in Townsville. Prices start at $57.68 per night.
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