4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach
Cheapest price
$236
Average price
$250
Fastest journey
14 h 35 m
Average duration
16 h 22 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
770 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach will cost around $250 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $236.
Of the 5 buses that leave Rainbow Beach for Airlie Beach on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 770 km distance in an average of 16 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 18 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
GX402 · GX4045:10 PM16h40Rainbow Beach9:50 AMAirlie Beach$2361One-way1 transfer- GX400 · GX4021:15 PM18h55Rainbow Beach8:10 AMAirlie Beach$2361One-way1 transfer
- GX402 · GX4045:10 PM16h40Rainbow Beach9:50 AMAirlie Beach$2411One-way1 transfer
- GX4025:10 PM15h00Rainbow Beach8:10 AMAirlie Beach$2621One-way0 transfers
- GX4047:15 PM14h35Rainbow Beach9:50 AMAirlie Beach$2771One-way0 transfers
- GX4047:15 PM14h35Rainbow Beach9:50 AMAirlie Beach$2771One-way0 transfers
- GX4025:10 PM15h00Rainbow Beach8:10 AMAirlie Beach$2621One-way0 transfers
- GX402 · GX4045:10 PM16h40Rainbow Beach9:50 AMAirlie Beach$2361One-way1 transfer
- GX402 · GX4045:10 PM16h40Rainbow Beach9:50 AMAirlie Beach$2411One-way1 transfer
- GX400 · GX4021:15 PM18h55Rainbow Beach8:10 AMAirlie Beach$2361One-way1 transfer
Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $236 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $236 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $266 |
Live departures
Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX400 · GX402 | 1:15 PM Rainbow Beach | 18h55 | 8:10 AM Airlie Beach | 1 transfer | |
| GX402 · GX404 | 5:10 PM Rainbow Beach | 16h40 | 9:50 AM Airlie Beach | 1 transfer | |
| GX402 · GX404 | 5:10 PM Rainbow Beach | 16h40 | 9:50 AM Airlie Beach | 1 transfer | |
| GX402 | 5:10 PM Rainbow Beach | 15h00 | 8:10 AM Airlie Beach | 0 transfersDirect | |
| GX404 | 7:15 PM Rainbow Beach | 14h35 | 9:50 AM Airlie Beach | 0 transfersDirect |
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Overview: Bus from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach
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