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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rockhampton to Bowen by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rockhampton to Bowentrain train Spirit of Queensland
    7h 9m
    $80–1,896

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Bowenbus bus Cairns / ...
    8h 25m
    $75–200

  3. Drive 523.6 km

    1. Drive from Rockhampton to Bowencar car 523.6 km
    5h 56m
    $95–136

  4. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane ROK - PPP
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus bus
    6h 35m
    $531–771

  5. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ROK - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus bus
    6h 12m
    $347–542

  6. Fly to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane ROK - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus bus
    6h 51m
    $294–648

Rockhampton to Bowen by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Bowen 4 times a week. Tickets cost $60–1,875 and the journey takes 7h 4m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Bowen twice daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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