There are 5 ways to get from Central Coast to Bowral by train, bus, or car
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Train via Casula
best- Take the train from Ourimbah Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
4h 59m$117–153Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus 32
- Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Bowral Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 1m$19–36Bus
- Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3204 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 7505 / ...
6h 12m$25–37Drive 170.7 km
- Drive from Central Coast to Bowralcar 170.7 km
2h 4m$32–45Train
- Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8 / ...
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
5h 13m$24–42
Central Coast to Bowral by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Central Coast to Bowral is to bus and train which costs $19 - $40 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Central Coast to Bowral is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Coast to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Gosford Station, Stand G and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Coast station to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Ourimbah Station and arriving at Bowral Station via Strathfield Station, Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Central Coast and Bowral is 234 km. The road distance is 170.7 km.
The best way to get from Central Coast to Bowral without a car is to train via Casula which takes 4h 59m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Central Coast to Bowral, including transfers.
Central Coast to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gosford Station, Stand G.
Central Coast to Bowral train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Ourimbah Station.
The best way to get from Central Coast to Bowral is to train via Casula which takes 4h 59m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Central Coast, NSW, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Central Coast to Bowral Station via Ourimbah Creek Rd Opp 812, Ourimbah Station, Pacific Hwy, Ourimbah Station, Strathfield Station, Glenfield Station, and Campbelltown Station in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, Stand G, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Ourimbah Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Gosford Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Gosford Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–28
Train from Central Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $14–21
- First Class
- $22–35
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–28
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Central Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand N
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Booking & Getting There
Central Coast to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Central Coast to Bowral train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Coast to Bowral is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Central Coast to Bowral.
There are 312+ hotels available in Bowral.







