What is the cheapest way to get from Coogee to Rainbow Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Coogee to Rainbow Beach is to train and bus via Cooroy which costs $95 - $800 and takes 22h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coogee to Rainbow Beach?

The fastest way to get from Coogee to Rainbow Beach is to fly and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $180 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Coogee and Rainbow Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Coogee to Rainbow Beach. However, there are services departing from Randwick Rugby Club, Brook St and arriving at Rainbow Beach via Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 44m.

How far is it from Coogee to Rainbow Beach?

The distance between Coogee and Rainbow Beach is 1130 km. The road distance is 1117.5 km.

How do I travel from Coogee to Rainbow Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Coogee to Rainbow Beach without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 24m and costs $110 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Coogee to Rainbow Beach?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Coogee to Rainbow Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coogee to Rainbow Beach bus from?

Coogee to Rainbow Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.

Where does the Coogee to Rainbow Beach bus arrive?

Coogee to Rainbow Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Coogee and Rainbow Beach?

Rainbow Beach is 1h behind Coogee. It is currently 9:47 PM in Coogee and 8:47 PM in Rainbow Beach.

Can I drive from Coogee to Rainbow Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Coogee to Rainbow Beach is 1118 km. It takes approximately 12h 51m to drive from Coogee to Rainbow Beach.

Where can I stay near Rainbow Beach?

There are 190+ hotels available in Rainbow Beach.

Coogee to Rainbow Beach - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Coogee to Rainbow Beach by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)SYD - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Rainbow Beach
6h 21m
$189–653
Train, bus via Cooroy
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cooroy
3. Take the bus from Cooroy to Rainbow Beach
22h 5m
$96–783
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Rainbow BeachHervey Bay / ...
21h 24m
$115–348
Bus via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbaneBrisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rainbow BeachPm16
21h 44m
$170–363
Drive 1,117.5 km
1. Drive from Coogee to Rainbow Beach1,117.5 km
12h 51m
$215–311
Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)SYD - MCY
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa Junction station, stop A
3. Take the bus from Noosa Junction to Rainbow Beach
8h 25m
$121–488
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)SYD - BNE
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Cooroy station, platform 1
3. Take the bus from Cooroy to Rainbow Beach
10h 16m
$171–463
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rainbow BeachPm16
25h 8m
$160–243

Coogee to Rainbow Beach by bus and train

14Weekly Services

21h 24mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,130.1 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Randwick Rugby Club, Brook St to Rainbow Beach via Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand G, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 21h 44m.

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