What is the cheapest way to get from Bowral to Central Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Bowral to Central Coast is to train which costs $18 - $40 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowral to Central Coast?

The fastest way to get from Bowral to Central Coast is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Bowral and Central Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowral station to Central Coast. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Gosford Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bowral and Central Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Bowral station to Central Coast station. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station and arriving at Gosford Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Bowral to Central Coast?

The distance between Bowral and Central Coast is 219 km. The road distance is 170.7 km.

How do I travel from Bowral to Central Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Bowral to Central Coast without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $18 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Bowral to Central Coast?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Bowral to Central Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowral to Central Coast bus from?

Bowral to Central Coast bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Bowral Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Bowral to Central Coast train from?

Bowral to Central Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Bowral Station.

Train or bus from Bowral to Central Coast?

The best way to get from Bowral to Central Coast is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $18 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Bowral to Central Coast bus arrive?

Bowral to Central Coast bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Bowral to Central Coast train arrive?

Bowral to Central Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Bowral to Central Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowral to Central Coast is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Bowral to Central Coast.

Where can I stay near Central Coast?

There are 1332+ hotels available in Central Coast.

Bowral to Central Coast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bowral to Central Coast by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Central Stationtrain 634 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
4h 55m
$19–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 7606 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus 3171 / ...
6h 9m
$24–36
Drive 170.7 km
1. Drive from Bowral to Central Coastcar 170.7 km
2h 3m
$31–45
Train via Minto
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain Shl
2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Central Stationtrain T8
3. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
5h 28m
$22–42

Bowral to Central Coast by train and bus

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.3 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Bowral, NSW, Australia and Central Coast, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Bowral Station to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Central Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 6h 9m.

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