What is the cheapest way to get from Bowen to Tweed Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Tweed Heads is to bus and fly and train which costs $180 - $410 and takes 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowen to Tweed Heads?

The fastest way to get from Bowen to Tweed Heads is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 36m and costs $230 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Bowen and Tweed Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Tweed Heads. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Wharf St at Tweed Mall via Brisbane Roma Street and Gold Coast Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Bowen and Tweed Heads?

No, there is no direct train from Bowen to Tweed Heads station. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m.

How far is it from Bowen to Tweed Heads?

The distance between Bowen and Tweed Heads is 1143 km. The road distance is 1240.6 km.

How do I travel from Bowen to Tweed Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Bowen to Tweed Heads without a car is to train which takes 19h 31m and costs $140 - $4,300.

How long does it take to get from Bowen to Tweed Heads?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Bowen to Tweed Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowen to Tweed Heads bus from?

Bowen to Tweed Heads bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Bowen station.

Where do I catch the Bowen to Tweed Heads train from?

Bowen to Tweed Heads train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Bowen station.

Train or bus from Bowen to Tweed Heads?

The best way to get from Bowen to Tweed Heads is to train which takes 19h 31m and costs $140 - $4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $360 and takes 23h 13m.

Where does the Bowen to Tweed Heads bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bowen to Tweed Heads train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bowen to Tweed Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Tweed Heads is 1241 km. It takes approximately 14h 30m to drive from Bowen to Tweed Heads.

Where can I stay near Tweed Heads?

There are 2886+ hotels available in Tweed Heads.

Bowen to Tweed Heads - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bowen to Tweed Heads by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
7h 36m
$230–711
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bowen to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
19h 31m
$144–4,228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
23h 13m
$231–357
Drive 1,240.6 km
1. Drive from Bowen to Tweed Headscar 1,240.6 km
14h 30m
$222–320
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
8h 44m
$400–1,183
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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
9h 36m
$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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
9h 42m
$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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
8h 59m
$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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
11h
$181–406
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
24h 54m
$213–504

Bowen to Tweed Heads by bus and train

21Weekly Services

24h 54mAverage Duration

$213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,142.7 km
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Bowen to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Bowen, Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 19h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowen to Wharf St at Tweed Mall via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Gold Coast Airport in around 23h 13m.

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