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

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There are 10 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Bowen by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 53m
    $216–704

  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
    19h 11m
    $140–4,224

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Bowenbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    22h 12m
    $213–356

  4. Drive 1,214.1 km

    1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Bowencar car 1,214.1 km
    14h 14m
    $218–315

  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 19m
    $376–1,026

  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 49m
    $176–470

  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 49m
    $298–984

  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
    9h 21m
    $430–818

  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
    11h 27m
    $190–394

  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 / ...
    24h 13m
    $192–432

Surfers Paradise to Bowen by tram, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,115 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Bowen via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Bowen in around 19h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Bowen via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 22h 12m.

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