There are 4 ways to get from Mackay Airport to Bowen by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Mackay to Bowentrain Spirit of Queensland
2h 24m$64–741Drive 196.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Mackay Airport to Bowencar 196.1 km
2h 20m$36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus Au050 / ...
3h 25m$52–81Bus via Mackay (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus Cairns / ...
4h 3m$72–117
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay Airport to Bowen is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay Airport to Bowen is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay Airport to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Bowen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay Airport to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Bowen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Mackay Airport and Bowen is 191 km. The road distance is 196.1 km.
The best way to get from Mackay Airport to Bowen without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $60 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Mackay Airport to Bowen, including transfers.
Mackay Airport to Bowen bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay Airport to Bowen train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay Airport to Bowen is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $60 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Mackay Airport, QLD, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Bowen 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–680 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mackay to Bowen twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–680
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $30–50
- AChoice
- $30–45
- Gold Class
- $543
- Heritage Class
- $680
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $55–85
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More Questions & Answers
Mackay Airport to Bowen bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Bowen station.
Mackay Airport to Bowen train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Bowen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay Airport to Bowen is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Mackay Airport to Bowen.
There are 26+ hotels available in Bowen.