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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Maryborough

    best
    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Maryborough Westtrain train Tilt Train / ...
    2. Take the bus from Maryborough to Rainbow Beachbus bus Brisbane
    7h 39m
    $80–1,418

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Rainbow Beachbus bus Brisbane
    8h 45m
    $75–200

  3. Drive 475.6 km

    1. Drive from Rockhampton to Rainbow Beachcar car 475.6 km
    5h 33m
    $86–123

  4. Fly to Hervey Bay, bus

    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane ROK - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    6h 1m
    $515–590

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Howardtrain train Tilt Train
    2. Take the bus from Howard to Rainbow Beachbus bus Pm19
    8h 7m
    $76–1,313

  6. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane ROK - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    6h 29m
    $234–528

  7. Fly to Bundaberg, bus

    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane ROK - BDB
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    7h 33m
    $503–561

Rockhampton to Rainbow Beach by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Rainbow Beach 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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