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How to get fromSouthport to Bowenby train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane BNE - PPP
    3. Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus bus
    7h 26m
    $225–703

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Bowentrain train Spirit of Queensland
    18h 45m
    $140–4,224

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Bowenbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    22h 10m
    $201–339

  4. Drive 1,208.5 km

    1. Drive from Southport to Bowencar car 1,208.5 km
    14h 7m
    $216–312

  5. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane OOL - PPP
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus bus
    9h 38m
    $376–1,076

  6. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus bus
    9h 3m
    $177–490

  7. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane BNE - HTI
    3. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus bus
    9h 8m
    $298–994

  8. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane BNE - MOV
    3. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Bowencar car
    8h 53m
    $431–819

  9. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Mackay, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane BNE - MKY
    3. Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus bus
    10h 42m
    $191–394

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Bowenbus bus Townsville / ...
    23h 47m
    $192–432

Southport to Bowen by tram, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,108.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a vehicle from Queen Street station, platform 1 to Bowen via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Bowen in around 18h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southport to Bowen via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 22h 10m.

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