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How to get fromBowen to Rockhamptonby train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bowen to Rockhampton by train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bowen to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    7h 15m
    $78–1,921

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    8h 15m
    $75–200

  3. Drive 523.8 km

    1. Drive from Bowen to Rockhamptoncar car 523.8 km
    5h 56m
    $95–137

  4. Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus bus
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane PPP - ROK
    6h 25m
    $525–774

  5. Bus to Townsville Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane TSV - ROK
    6h 41m
    $346–550

  6. Bus to Mackay, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Mackaybus bus
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane MKY - ROK
    7h 4m
    $293–653

Bowen to Rockhampton by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Bowen to Rockhampton 4 times a week. Tickets cost $60–1,875 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Bowen to Rockhampton 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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