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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bowen to Melbourne

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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:
$10.87–$29.35

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:
$36.96–$51.09

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Bowen to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$282.61
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78
Bus from Bowen to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$21.74
Bus from Bowen to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$26.09

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.22

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:
$86.96–$119.57

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:
$141.30–$521.74
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

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:
$108.70–$706.52
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$869.57

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:
$41.30–$152.17

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:
$1.96–$141.42
Train from Bowen to Roma
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.96–$2,615.51
Train from Proserpine to Roma
Ave. Duration:
15h 44m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$2,474.09

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:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bowen to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $173.91 - $706.52 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowen to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Bowen to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $152.17 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Bowen and Melbourne?

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

How far is it from Bowen to Melbourne?

The distance between Bowen and Melbourne is 2047 km. The road distance is 2535.7 km.

How do I travel from Bowen to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Bowen to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 43h 40m and costs $97.83 - $2934.78 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Bowen to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowen to Melbourne bus from?

Bowen to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Bowen station.

Train or bus from Bowen to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Bowen to Melbourne is to train which takes 43h 40m and costs $97.83 - $2934.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $239.13 - $706.52 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Bowen to Melbourne bus arrive?

Bowen to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Bowen and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Bowen. It is currently 06:04 in Bowen and 07:04 in Melbourne.

Can I drive from Bowen to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Melbourne is 2536 km. It takes approximately 29h 13m to drive from Bowen to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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