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How to get fromBowen to Great Barrier Reefby bus, ferry, train, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bowen to Great Barrier Reef by bus, ferry, train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    10h 22m
    $206–306

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bowen to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    11h 39m
    $191–2,134

  3. Bus to Townsville Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TSV - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    8h 41m
    $339–523

  4. Bus, ferry via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    10h 49m
    $192–242

  5. Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus bus
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PPP - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    7h 29m
    $418–1,287

  6. Bus to Mackay, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Mackaybus bus
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MKY - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    12h 20m
    $405–716

  7. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Drive from Bowen to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MOV - CNS
    3. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    9h 17m
    $455–2,902

Bowen to Great Barrier Reef by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Bowen to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can take the bus to Cairns, walk to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, take the ferry to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, then walk to Great Barrier Reef. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bowen to Great Barrier Reef via Bowen, Cairns Central Station, Florence Street at Sheridan Street, Cairns City bus station, platform 1, Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, and Great Barrier Reef Green Island in around 11h 39m.

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