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Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$59.78

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Bowen to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$127.20–$330.72
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$241.68
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.04–$216.24
Bus from Bowen to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$25.44
Bus from Bowen to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$30.53

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Bowen to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
20h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.76–$139.92

Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus

Phone:
03 5333 4181
Website:
airportshuttlebus.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.73

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.36–$610.55
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$826.79
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.24–$763.19

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.36–$610.55
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$826.79
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.24–$763.19

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.20–$826.79
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$190.80–$1,017.59

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$178.08

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.34–$7.63
Train from Footscray to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.34–$7.00

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Bowen to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.29–$165.50
Train from Bowen to Roma
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.25–$3,060.75
Train from Proserpine to Roma
Ave. Duration:
15h 44m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.70–$2,895.25

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,555.31–$3,313.52

Questions and Answers

How can I travel from Bowen to Ballarat in the cheapest way?

The cheapest way to travel from Bowen to Ballarat is by train, with fares ranging from $121.31 to $3,447.71 and travel duration of 45 hours and 31 minutes.

Is there a direct bus between Bowen and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Ballarat. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Ballarat via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Melbourne Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

What is the distance between Bowen and Ballarat?

The distance between Bowen and Ballarat is 2141 km. The road distance is 2632.3 km.

How can I get from Bowen to Ballarat without using a car?

The best way to get from Bowen to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 45 hours and 31 minutes and costs $121.31 - $3,447.71.

How long does it take to get from Bowen to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 7 hours and 23 minutes to get from Bowen to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where can I find the Bowen to Ballarat bus service?

Greyhound Australia operates the Bowen to Ballarat bus services from Bowen station.

Train or bus from Bowen to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Bowen to Ballarat is to train which takes 45h 31m and costs $121.31 - $3,447.71 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $332.00 - $893.85 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Bowen to Ballarat bus arrive?

Greyhound Australia operates Bowen to Ballarat bus services that arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Bowen and Ballarat?

Ballarat is 1 hour ahead of Bowen. It is currently 02:43 in Bowen and 03:43 in Ballarat.

Can I travel from New York to Los Angeles by plane?

Yes, the air travel distance between New York to Los Angeles is 2,450 miles. It takes approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes to fly from New York to Los Angeles.

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