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

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There are 7 ways to get from Howard to Bowen by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Howard to Bundabergtrain train Tilt Train
    2. Take the train from Bundaberg to Bowentrain train Spirit of Queensland
    12h 44m
    $113–3,240

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Howard to Bowenbus bus Pm16
    13h 20m
    $110–160

  3. Drive 877.7 km

    1. Drive from Howard to Bowencar car 877.7 km
    10h 3m
    $158–228

  4. Taxi to Hervey Bay, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Howard to Hervey Bay (HVB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane HVB - PPP
    3. Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus bus
    8h 12m
    $562–1,201

  5. Bus via Maryborough

    1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Bowenbus bus Cairns / ...
    17h 21m
    $140–240

  6. Taxi to Hervey Bay, fly to Mackay, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Howard to Hervey Bay (HVB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane HVB - MKY
    3. Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus bus
    11h 8m
    $617–701

  7. Train to Bundaberg, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Howard to Bundabergtrain train
    2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane BDB - PPP
    3. Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus bus
    9h 54m
    $486–1,295

Howard to Bowen by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 847.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 44m

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

You can take a train from Howard to Bowen via Bundaberg and Bowen in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Howard to Bowen once daily. Tickets cost $110–160 and the journey takes 13h 20m.

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