Which bus from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Greyhound Australia or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound Australia | 15h 50m | 17:30 | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 09:20 | Rainbow Beach | Bus Stop | Economy | £146 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 19/01/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 20/01/2026 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £146 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
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| Greyhound Australia | 16h 25m | 21:00 | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 13:25 | Rainbow Beach | Bus Stop | Economy | £146 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 19/01/2026 21:00:00 to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 20/01/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £146 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
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| Greyhound Australia | 16h 45m | 12:15 | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 05:00 | Rainbow Beach | Bus Stop | Economy | £147 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 19/01/2026 12:15:00 to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 20/01/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £147 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound Australia | 16h 45m | 12:15 | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 05:00 | Rainbow Beach | Bus Stop | Economy | £162 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 21/01/2026 12:15:00 to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 22/01/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £162 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
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| Greyhound Australia | 15h 50m | 17:30 | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 09:20 | Rainbow Beach | Bus Stop | Economy | £162 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 21/01/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 22/01/2026 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £162 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
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| Greyhound Australia | 16h 25m | 21:00 | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 13:25 | Rainbow Beach | Bus Stop | Economy | £162 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 21/01/2026 21:00:00 to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 22/01/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £162 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 14h 20m | 17:55 | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 08:15 | Rainbow Beach | Bus Stop | Economy | £63 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 23/01/2026 17:55:00 to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 24/01/2026 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 14h 20m | 17:55 | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 08:15 | Rainbow Beach | Bus Stop | Economy | £63 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 24/01/2026 17:55:00 to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 25/01/2026 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound Australia | 16h 25m | 21:00 | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 13:25 | Rainbow Beach | Bus Stop | Economy | £146 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 25/01/2026 21:00:00 to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 26/01/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £146 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
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| Greyhound Australia | 16h 45m | 12:15 | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 05:00 | Rainbow Beach | Bus Stop | Economy | £148 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 25/01/2026 12:15:00 to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 26/01/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £148 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
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| Greyhound Australia | 15h 50m | 17:30 | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 09:20 | Rainbow Beach | Bus Stop | Economy | £148 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 25/01/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 26/01/2026 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £148 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
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| Greyhound Australia | 15h 45m | 12:15 | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 04:00 | Rainbow Beach | Bus Stop | Economy | £173 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 25/01/2026 12:15:00 to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 26/01/2026 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £173 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
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| Greyhound Australia | 15h 25m | 21:00 | Airlie Beach | Bus Stop | 12:25 | Rainbow Beach | Bus Stop | Economy | £173 |
A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Airlie Beach (Australia) at 25/01/2026 21:00:00 to Bus Stop, Rainbow Beach (Australia) arriving at 26/01/2026 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £173 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach is £63 on 23/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Airlie Beach and Rainbow Beach?
Sunday
is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily coaches from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Airlie Beach and Rainbow Beach.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 13 coaches from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Airlie Beach and Rainbow Beach, with 4 offers.
All facts for Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel daily 3 times by bus from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach in one click. Book your Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach bus ticket starting from £63!
| Cheapest Bus | £63 |
| Fastest Bus | 14h 20m |
| Earliest Coach | 12:15 |
| Latest Coach | 21:00 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 3 Ø |
| Distance | 770.0 km |
| Coach Companies | Greyhound Australia and FlixBus |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach?
Every day, 3 buses from 2 coach companies leave Airlie Beach for Rainbow Beach. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 19/01/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
19/01
£146
Tuesday
20/01
Wednesday
21/01
£162
Thursday
22/01
Friday
23/01
£63
Saturday
24/01
£63
Sunday
25/01
£160
Monday
26/01
£124
Tuesday
27/01
£63
Wednesday
28/01
Thursday
29/01
Friday
30/01
Saturday
31/01
Sunday
01/02
Monday
02/02
Tuesday
03/02
Wednesday
04/02
Thursday
05/02
Friday
06/02
Saturday
07/02
Sunday
08/02
Monday
09/02
Tuesday
10/02
Wednesday
11/02
Thursday
12/02
Friday
13/02
Saturday
14/02
Sunday
15/02
The cheapest time to travel from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach
With a price starting from £63, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £160.
Afternoon
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach, with £63. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £146.
How to save money travelling from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.
Book the ticket from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
All bus stations and stops in Airlie Beach and Rainbow Beach
Here is a map with all coach stations in Airlie Beach and Rainbow Beach. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.
All you need to know when you travel by bus from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach
Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.
FAQs for Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach bus
How much does a Airlie Beach Rainbow Beach coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Airlie Beach Rainbow Beach bus trip is available from £63 and takes 14h 20m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach?
This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £63 to £207. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Rainbow Beach.
How many connections are available for the Airlie Beach Rainbow Beach route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Rainbow Beach from Airlie Beach take?
The quickest coach from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach is provided by FlixBus and takes 14h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £63. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach?
The earliest bus to Rainbow Beach departs from Airlie Beach at 12:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach?
The latest bus to Rainbow Beach departs from Airlie Beach at 21:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Airlie Beach Rainbow Beach route?
Passengers looking to travel from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach can travel with Greyhound Australia and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Airlie Beach and Rainbow Beach?
You can check all the direct connections between Airlie Beach and Rainbow Beach by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound Australia and FlixBus.
What can I take with me on the bus to Rainbow Beach from Airlie Beach?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Airlie Beach Rainbow Beach bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Airlie Beach Rainbow Beach bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach on your planned travel date.
How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach?
CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 3 daily trips between Airlie Beach and Rainbow Beach. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.
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Prices and availability for 3 trips between Airlie Beach and Rainbow Beach change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Airlie Beach to Rainbow Beach
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to Airlie Beach and to Rainbow Beach
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Airlie Beach and to Rainbow Beach. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
