There are 8 ways to get from Gosford to Bowen by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus
best- Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane SYD - PPP
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus
7h 53m$271–865Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gosford Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Bowentrain Spirit of Queensland
30h 2m$219–4,458Bus
- Take the bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Bowenbus Au050-1 / ...
38h 31m$304–455Drive 1,829.4 km
- Drive from Gosford to Bowencar 1,829.4 km
21h 46m$335–484Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gosford Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane NTL - PPP
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus
10h 17m$313–948Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane SYD - HTI
- Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus
9h 44m$349–1,051Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus
9h 39m$254–570Train, bus
- Take the train from Gosford Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Bowenbus
38h 35m$332–765
Gosford to Bowen by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gosford to Bowen is to train and fly and bus which costs $250 - $600 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Gosford to Bowen is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 53m and costs $270 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Gosford to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Imperial Centre, Erina St East and arriving at Bowen via Tuggerah Westfield Plaza and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Gosford station to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Gosford Station and arriving at Bowen via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 2m.
The distance between Gosford and Bowen is 1726 km. The road distance is 1829.4 km.
The best way to get from Gosford to Bowen without a car is to train which takes 30h 2m and costs $210 - $4,500.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Gosford to Bowen, including transfers.
Gosford to Bowen bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza station.
Gosford to Bowen train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Gosford Station.
The best way to get from Gosford to Bowen is to train which takes 30h 2m and costs $210 - $4,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $460 and takes 38h 31m.
What companies run services between Gosford, NSW, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Gosford Station to Bowen via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Bowen in around 30h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Imperial Centre, Erina St East to Bowen via Westfield Tuggerah, Stand C, Tuggerah Westfield Plaza, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 38h 31m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–950
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–950
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Gosford Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Gosford Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Gosford Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Gosford Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Proserpine to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Proserpine to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Airlie Beach to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Gosford to Bowen bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Gosford to Bowen train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gosford to Bowen is 1829 km. It takes approximately 21h 46m to drive from Gosford to Bowen.
There are 25+ hotels available in Bowen.






