How far is Rainbow Beach from Airlie Beach by coach?

The journey from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach by coach covers an approximate distance of 478 miles (771 km).

Is there a way to reach Rainbow Beach from Airlie Beach without flying?

To travel from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach from £143 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:15	Airlie Beach	15h 45m	04:00	Rainbow Beach	Cheapest
17:30	Airlie Beach	14h 50m	08:20	Rainbow Beach	Fastest
12:15	Airlie Beach	15h 45m	04:00	Rainbow Beach	No tags
12:15	Airlie Beach	20h 5m	08:20	Rainbow Beach	No tags
12:15	Airlie Beach	20h 5m	08:20	Rainbow Beach	No tags

Next departures from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:15	Airlie Beach	15h 45m	04:00	Rainbow Beach	Cheapest
17:30	Airlie Beach	14h 50m	08:20	Rainbow Beach	Fastest
12:15	Airlie Beach	15h 45m	04:00	Rainbow Beach	No tags
12:15	Airlie Beach	20h 5m	08:20	Rainbow Beach	No tags
12:15	Airlie Beach	20h 5m	08:20	Rainbow Beach	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 22:19 AEST.

Get from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

16h 25mAverage duration

477 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,340 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.8

Based on 2340 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at £132

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach

How far is Rainbow Beach from Airlie Beach by coach?
The journey from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach by coach covers an approximate distance of 478 miles (771 km).
Is there a way to reach Rainbow Beach from Airlie Beach without flying?
To travel from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06/11

£173

07/11

£199

Today

£199

09/11

£167

10/11

£167

11/11

No data

12/11

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13/11

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The cheapest trip from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach was searched and found on 9 Nov 2025 with a price of £167

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £167 to £232 for a bus ticket from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £167, which is on 2025-11-09.

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