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How to get fromRainbow Beach to Rockhamptonby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train via Maryborough

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Maryboroughbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the train from Maryborough West to Rockhamptontrain train Tilt Train / ...
    7h 29m
    $78–1,452

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050 / ...
    8h 1m
    $70–190

  3. Drive 475.4 km

    1. Drive from Rainbow Beach to Rockhamptoncar car 475.4 km
    5h 33m
    $86–123

  4. Bus to Hervey Bay, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Hervey Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane HVB - ROK
    6h 5m
    $512–609

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Howardbus bus Pm16
    2. Take the train from Howard to Rockhamptontrain train Tilt Train
    7h 49m
    $75–1,342

  6. Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane BNE - ROK
    6h 46m
    $232–533

  7. Bus to Bundaberg, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Bundaberg Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane BDB - ROK
    7h 43m
    $505–568

Rainbow Beach to Rockhampton by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Rainbow Beach to Rockhampton twice daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 8h 1m. Two other operators also service this route.

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