What is the cheapest way to get from Bowen to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Gold Coast is to bus which costs $200 - $330 and takes 22h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowen to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Bowen to Gold Coast is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 45m and costs $230 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Bowen and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Bowen and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Bowen to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.

How far is it from Bowen to Gold Coast?

The distance between Bowen and Gold Coast is 1115 km. The road distance is 1214 km.

How do I travel from Bowen to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Bowen to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 18h 43m and costs $140 - $4,300.

How long does it take to get from Bowen to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Bowen to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowen to Gold Coast bus from?

Bowen to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Bowen station.

Where do I catch the Bowen to Gold Coast train from?

Bowen to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Bowen station.

Train or bus from Bowen to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Bowen to Gold Coast is to train which takes 18h 43m and costs $140 - $4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $330 and takes 22h 33m.

Where does the Bowen to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Bowen to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Bowen to Gold Coast train arrive?

Bowen to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Bowen to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Gold Coast is 1214 km. It takes approximately 14h 14m to drive from Bowen to Gold Coast.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bowen to Gold Coast?

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Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

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There are 10 ways to get from Bowen to Gold Coast by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PPP - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 45m
$230–711
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bowen to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
18h 43m
$144–4,228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
22h 33m
$202–324
Drive 1,214 km
1. Drive from Bowen to Gold Coastcar 1,214 km
14h 14m
$217–313
Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane PPP - OOL
9h 6m
$401–1,184
Bus to Great Barrier Reef Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus
2. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane HTI - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 45m
$359–1,095
Bus to Townsville Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane TSV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 51m
$191–494
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Drive from Bowen to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MOV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 8m
$433–818
Bus to Mackay, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Mackaybus
2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
10h 9m
$181–407
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
24h 3m
$213–504

Bowen to Gold Coast by bus, train, and tram

21Weekly Services

24h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,114.6 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Bowen to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Bowen, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 18h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowen to Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 22h 33m.

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