There are 6 ways to get from Longreach (Station) to Bowen by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Longreach to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Bowenbus Pm16
18h 39m$190–359Train
cheapest- Take the train from Longreach to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Bowentrain Spirit of Queensland
23h 29m$160–4,506Drive 794.9 km
- Drive from Longreach (Station) to Bowencar 794.9 km
11h 40m$170–245Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane LRE - PPP
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus
18h 43m$678–2,599Bus via Bowen (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Longreach to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Bowenbus Townsville / ...
18h 44m$205–439Fly to Townsville Airport, bus
- Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane LRE - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus
9h 24m$369–1,272
Longreach (Station) to Bowen by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Longreach (Station) to Bowen is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Longreach (Station) to Bowen is to fly and bus which takes 9h 24m and costs $360 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Longreach (Station) to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Longreach and arriving at Bowen via Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Longreach (Station) to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Longreach and arriving at Bowen via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 29m.
The distance between Longreach (Station) and Bowen is 1261 km. The road distance is 794.9 km.
The best way to get from Longreach (Station) to Bowen without a car is to bus which takes 18h 39m and costs $190 - $360.
It takes approximately 18h 39m to get from Longreach (Station) to Bowen, including transfers.
Longreach (Station) to Bowen bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Longreach station.
Longreach (Station) to Bowen train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Longreach station.
The best way to get from Longreach (Station) to Bowen is to bus which takes 18h 39m and costs $190 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $4,600 and takes 23h 29m.
What companies run services between Longreach (Station), QLD, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Longreach (Station) to Bowen via Longreach and Rockhampton George Street in around 18h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Longreach (Station) to Bowen via Longreach, Rockhampton, and Bowen in around 23h 29m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Longreach to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,000
Flights from Longreach to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–3,000
Flights from Longreach to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,500
Flights from Longreach to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Longreach to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,000
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Longreach to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Longreach to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,583
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $80–110
- AChoice
- $130–170
- Gold Class
- $2,062
- Heritage Class
- $2,583
Train from Rockhampton to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–1,875
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $60–90
- AChoice
- $90–120
- Gold Class
- $1,497
- Heritage Class
- $1,875
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Longreach to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $110–160
- Flexible
- $140–240
Bus from Longreach to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $110–160
- Flexible
- $140–240
Bus from Rockhampton to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $120–200
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Townsville to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Proserpine to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Longreach (Station) to Bowen bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Longreach (Station) to Bowen train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Longreach (Station) to Bowen is 795 km. It takes approximately 11h 40m to drive from Longreach (Station) to Bowen.
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