How to Travel from
Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads
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Rainbow Beach, Australia → Tweed Heads, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads
Composite routes from Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads
Cheapest
4 h 12 min
Car
343 km.
from $18
Other
7 h 41 min
Bus, Train
256 km.
from $37.07
7 h 50 min
256 km.
from $81.33
7 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
256 km.
from $244.98
8 h 23 min
Bus, Train
256 km.
from $64.27
9 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
256 km.
from $285.01
Route Navigator Rainbow Beach - Tweed Heads
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, 16 km 319 м
16 km 319 м
Turn left onto Cooloola Way
Cooloola Way, 18 km 891 м
18 km 891 м
Turn right
3 km 86 м
3 km 86 м
Turn left onto Toolara Como Forestry Road
Toolara Como Forestry Road, 5 km 897 м
5 km 897 м
Continue onto Cooloola Way
Cooloola Way, 1 km 831 м
1 km 831 м
Turn sharp left onto Gympie-Kin Kin Road
Gympie-Kin Kin Road, 25 km 932 м
25 km 932 м
Turn right onto Reserve Street
Reserve Street, 239 м
239 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Reserve Street
Reserve Street, 1 km 70 м
1 km 70 м
Turn left onto Pioneer Road
Pioneer Road, 2 km 3 м
2 km 3 м
Turn left onto Old Bruce Highway
Old Bruce Highway, 2 km 844 м
2 km 844 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
157 м
157 м
Keep left and take M1 toward Brisbane
Brisbane, M1, 110 km 770 м
110 km 770 м
Keep right onto Gympie Arterial Road and drive toward Brisbane
Gympie Arterial Road, Brisbane, 13 km 341 м
13 km 341 м
Keep right and take M7 toward City, Gold Coast, Brisbane Airport
City, Gold Coast, Brisbane Airport, M7, 1 km 605 м
1 km 605 м
Keep right and drive toward City, Gold Coast
City, Gold Coast, 9 km 601 м
9 km 601 м
Keep left toward M3
M3, 62 km 372 м
62 km 372 м
Continue onto Pacific Motorway
Pacific Motorway, 34 km 491 м
34 km 491 м
Keep left onto Gold Coast Highway Offramp and take 2 toward Tweed Heads, Coolangatta
Gold Coast Highway Offramp, Tweed Heads, Coolangatta, 2, 298 м
298 м
Keep right onto Gold Coast Highway Offramp
Gold Coast Highway Offramp, 1 km 979 м
1 km 979 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kennedy Drive
Kennedy Drive, 1 km 308 м
1 km 308 м
Keep left
215 м
215 м
Keep right
1 km 546 м
1 km 546 м
Turn right onto Brett Street
Brett Street, 202 м
202 м
Turn slight right onto Keith Compton Drive
Keith Compton Drive, 1 km 769 м
1 km 769 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Keith Compton Drive
Keith Compton Drive, 183 м
183 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Translink
Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Cooroy station, platform 1 to Central
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.33–$7.61
Train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.80–$5.43
Train from International Airport Station to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74
Train from Domestic Airport station, platform 2 to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Cooroy
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$31.52
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$65.22
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$27.17
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Noosa
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$35.87
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$35.87
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Tweed
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Noosa
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$25.00
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$445.65
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Hervey Bay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$293.48
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$760.87
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$500.00
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads?
The cheapest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads is to bus and train via Cooroy which costs $30.43 - $46.74 and takes 7h 41m.
What is the fastest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads?
The fastest way to get from Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 .
Is there a direct bus between Rainbow Beach and Tweed Heads?
No, there is no direct bus from Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads. However, there are services departing from Rainbow Beach and arriving at Tweed Heads via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
How far is it from Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads?
The distance between Rainbow Beach and Tweed Heads is 397 km. The road distance is 343 km.
How do I travel from Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads without a car?
The best way to get from Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads without a car is to bus and train via Cooroy which takes 7h 41m and costs $30.43 - $46.74 .
How long does it take to get from Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads?
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads bus from?
Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rainbow Beach station.
Where does the Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads bus arrive?
Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Beach and Tweed Heads?
Tweed Heads is 1h ahead of Rainbow Beach. It is currently 16:30 in Rainbow Beach and 17:30 in Tweed Heads.
Can I drive from Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads?
Yes, the driving distance between Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads is 343 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Rainbow Beach to Tweed Heads.
Where can I stay near Tweed Heads?
There are 2473+ hotels available in Tweed Heads. Prices start at $65.64 per night.
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