How to Travel from
Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks
by Plane, Route or Car
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Rainbow Beach, Australia → South West Rocks, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks
Composite routes from Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks
Cheapest
8 h 10 min
Car
723 km.
from $39
Other
14 h 1 min
Bus, Train
553 km.
from $55.86
15 h 5 min
Bus, Train
553 km.
from $61.10
18 h 47 min
554 km.
from $129.67
10 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
553 km.
from $471.50
12 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
553 km.
from $222.84
11 h 11 min
Bus, Train
553 km.
from $199.24
12 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
553 km.
from $312.91
Route Navigator Rainbow Beach - South West Rocks
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, 323 km 817 м
323 km 817 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 69 km 917 м
69 km 917 м
Keep left onto Stuarts Point Road Offramp and take 12, 4 toward Stuarts Point, South West Rocks
Stuarts Point Road Offramp, Stuarts Point, South West Rocks, 12, 4, 476 м
476 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Macleay Valley Way
Macleay Valley Way, 13 km 158 м
13 km 158 м
Turn left onto Plummers Lane
Plummers Lane, 10 km 347 м
10 km 347 м
Turn left onto South West Rocks Road
South West Rocks Road, 2 km 306 м
2 km 306 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gregory Street
Gregory Street, 1 km 200 м
1 km 200 м
Turn right
128 м
128 м
Turn sharp left
18 м
18 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Translink
Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Gympie North station, platform 1 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.58–$11.37
Train from Cooroy station, platform 1 to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.06–$8.84
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey
Ave. Duration:
6h 43m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.58–$17.68
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Kempsey
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.17–$6.95
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.63–$75.79
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.21–$31.58
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Gympie
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.00–$24.00
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Noosa
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.26–$41.68
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Cooroy
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.74–$36.63
Busways
Phone:
1300 692 929
Website:
busways.com.au/
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.67–$6.06
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:
$30.31–$41.68
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Kempsey
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.73–$69.47
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.68–$25.26
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Gympie
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.16–$21.47
Bus from Rainbow Beach to Noosa
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.47–$29.05
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Hervey Bay to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.68–$492.61
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.42–$694.70
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.83–$454.72
Plane from Hervey Bay to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.31–$530.50
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.31–$467.35
Link Airways
Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Hervey Bay to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.99–$555.76
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Gympie North station, platform 1 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.32–$448.87
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks?
The cheapest way to get from Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks is to bus and train which costs $32.61 - $81.52 and takes 14h 1m.
What is the fastest way to get from Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks?
The fastest way to get from Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 8h 17m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Rainbow Beach and South West Rocks?
No, there is no direct bus from Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Rainbow Beach and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Brisbane Roma Street, First Lane At Smith St and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.
How far is it from Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks?
The distance between Rainbow Beach and South West Rocks is 832 km. The road distance is 721.6 km.
How do I travel from Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks without a car?
The best way to get from Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 1m and costs $32.61 - $81.52 .
How long does it take to get from Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks?
It takes approximately 14h 1m to get from Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks bus from?
Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rainbow Beach station.
Where does the Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks bus arrive?
Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Beach and South West Rocks?
South West Rocks is 1h ahead of Rainbow Beach. It is currently 16:30 in Rainbow Beach and 17:30 in South West Rocks.
Can I drive from Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks?
Yes, the driving distance between Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks is 722 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Rainbow Beach to South West Rocks.
Where can I stay near South West Rocks?
There are 279+ hotels available in South West Rocks. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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