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

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

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  1. Bus to Hervey Bay, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Hervey Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane HVB - TSV
    7h 5m
    $411–707

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Maryboroughbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the train from Maryborough West to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    18h
    $143–4,052

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    19h 40m
    $150–430

  4. Drive 1,195.3 km

    1. Drive from Rainbow Beach to Townsvillecar car 1,195.3 km
    13h 52m
    $214–308

  5. Bus, bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Noosa Junction station, stop B to Sunshine Coast Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MCY - TSV
    8h 3m
    $316–775

  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 Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    7h 24m
    $171–490

  7. Bus to Bundaberg, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rainbow Beach to Bundaberg Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BDB - TSV
    8h 43m
    $454–705

Rainbow Beach to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,057.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Rainbow Beach to Townsville twice daily. Tickets cost $180–300 and the journey takes 19h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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