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How to get fromMackay to Rainbow Beachby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Rainbow Beach by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Hervey Bay, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane MKY - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    7h 21m
    $529–714

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Maryborough Westtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Maryborough to Rainbow Beachbus bus Brisbane
    12h 23m
    $115–2,623

  3. Bus via Howard

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Howardbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Howard to Rainbow Beachbus bus Pm19
    13h 10m
    $129–187

  4. Drive  808.5 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Rainbow Beachcar car 808.5 km
    9h 18m
    $148–214

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MKY - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    6h 43m
    $187–384

  6. Fly to Bundaberg, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane MKY - BDB
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    8h 13m
    $511–591

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Rainbow Beachbus bus Brisbane
    13h 45m
    $120–330

Mackay to Rainbow Beach by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Rainbow Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mackay to Rainbow Beach via Howard in around 13h 10m.

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