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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach
Cheapest price
€193
Average price
€203
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 €203 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €193.
Of the 5 buses that leave Rainbow Beach for Airlie Beach on Thu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 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 Thu, Aug 06 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 Beach, Community Centre Parking9:50 AMAirlie Beach, Port of Airlie€1931One-way1 transfer- GX400 · GX4021:15 PM18h55Rainbow Beach, Community Centre Parking8:10 AMAirlie Beach, Port of Airlie€1931One-way1 transfer
- GX402 · GX4045:10 PM16h40Rainbow Beach, Community Centre Parking9:50 AMAirlie Beach, Port of Airlie€1971One-way1 transfer
- GX4047:15 PM14h35Rainbow Beach, Community Centre Parking9:50 AMAirlie Beach, Port of Airlie€2151One-way0 transfers
- GX4025:10 PM15h00Rainbow Beach, Community Centre Parking8:10 AMAirlie Beach, Port of Airlie€2151One-way0 transfers
- GX4047:15 PM14h35Rainbow Beach, Community Centre Parking9:50 AMAirlie Beach, Port of Airlie€2151One-way0 transfers
- GX4025:10 PM15h00Rainbow Beach, Community Centre Parking8:10 AMAirlie Beach, Port of Airlie€2151One-way0 transfers
- GX402 · GX4045:10 PM16h40Rainbow Beach, Community Centre Parking9:50 AMAirlie Beach, Port of Airlie€1931One-way1 transfer
- GX402 · GX4045:10 PM16h40Rainbow Beach, Community Centre Parking9:50 AMAirlie Beach, Port of Airlie€1971One-way1 transfer
- GX400 · GX4021:15 PM18h55Rainbow Beach, Community Centre Parking8:10 AMAirlie Beach, Port of Airlie€1931One-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 Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €193 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €193 |
Operator Premier Motor Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €109 |
Operator Greyhound Australia | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €215 |
Live departures
Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. 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, Community Centre Parking | 18h55 | 8:10 AM Airlie Beach, Port of Airlie | 1 transfer | |
| GX402 | 5:10 PM Rainbow Beach, Community Centre Parking | 15h00 | 8:10 AM Airlie Beach, Port of Airlie | 0 transfersDirect | |
| GX402 · GX404 | 5:10 PM Rainbow Beach, Community Centre Parking | 16h40 | 9:50 AM Airlie Beach, Port of Airlie | 1 transfer | |
| GX402 · GX404 | 5:10 PM Rainbow Beach, Community Centre Parking | 16h40 | 9:50 AM Airlie Beach, Port of Airlie | 1 transfer | |
 PM16 | 7:00 PM Rainbow Beach, Community Centre Parking | 14h30 | 9:30 AM Airlie Beach, Port of Airlie | 0 transfersDirect | |
| GX404 | 7:15 PM Rainbow Beach, Community Centre Parking | 14h35 | 9:50 AM Airlie Beach, Port of Airlie | 0 transfersDirect | |
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