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How to get fromSouthport to Rainbow Beachby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Southport to Rainbow Beach by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rainbow Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    5h 41m
    $51–84

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rainbow Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    6h 19m
    $32–56

  3. Train, bus via Pomona

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Cooran station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the bus from Traveston to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    7h 26m
    $56–76

  4. Drive 275.1 km

    1. Drive from Southport to Rainbow Beachcar car 275.1 km
    3h 56m
    $49–71

  5. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane BNE - HVB
    3. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow Beachbus bus
    6h 55m
    $220–544

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train train Vlbd
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Rainbow Beachbus bus Hervey Bay
    8h 57m
    $76–138

Southport to Rainbow Beach by tram, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Southport to Rainbow Beach via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 5h 41m.

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