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How to get fromEmerald to Bowenby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Emerald to Bowen by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railwaybus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Bowentrain train Spirit of Queensland
    11h 39m
    $130–2,017

  2. Drive 507.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Emerald to Bowencar car 507.5 km
    6h 20m
    $92–132

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Bowenbus bus Pm16
    12h 50m
    $123–206

  4. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane EMD - PPP
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus bus
    8h 22m
    $672–1,045

  5. Bus via Bowen (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Bowenbus bus Cairns / ...
    13h
    $143–296

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Bowentrain train Spirit of Queensland
    13h 41m
    $117–2,933

  7. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane EMD - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus bus
    8h 29m
    $554–1,022

  8. Fly to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane EMD - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus bus
    10h 13m
    $538–976

Emerald to Bowen by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 778.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Emerald to Bowen via Rockhampton George Street in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to Bowen via Rockhampton and Bowen in around 13h 41m.

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