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

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There are 11 ways to get from Newcastle to Bowen by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane NTL - PPP
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus bus
    8h 36m
    $298–1,080

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Bowentrain train Spirit of Queensland
    28h 59m
    $198–4,450

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Bowenbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    32h 45m
    $237–390

  4. Drive 1,782.4 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Bowencar car 1,782.4 km
    21h 13m
    $316–456

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane SYD - PPP
    3. Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus bus
    9h 19m
    $252–810

  6. Fly Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane NTL - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus bus
    9h 43m
    $310–607

  7. Fly Newcastle Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane NTL - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Bowencar car
    10h 19m
    $614–2,096

  8. Fly Newcastle Airport to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane NTL - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus bus
    11h 22m
    $294–611

  9. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus bus
    10h 46m
    $224–517

  10. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane SYD - HTI
    3. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus bus
    10h 56m
    $325–895

  11. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Bowenbus bus Townsville / ...
    36h 50m
    $297–579

Newcastle to Bowen by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,547.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Broadmeadow Station to Bowen via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Bowen in around 28h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Bowen via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 32h 45m.

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