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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns Central to Bowen

Composite routes from Cairns Central to Bowen

Cheapest
7 h 1 min
Car
549 km.
from $30

Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$543.48

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$706.52

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$869.57

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.39–$1,228.73
Train from Proserpine to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.96–$141.42
Train from Mackay to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.98–$423.28

Bus operators

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$59.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns Central to Bowen?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns Central to Bowen is to bus which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns Central to Bowen?

The fastest way to get from Cairns Central to Bowen is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs $184.78 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns Central and Bowen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Bowen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Cairns Central to Bowen?

The distance between Cairns Central and Bowen is 581 km. The road distance is 549.3 km.

How do I travel from Cairns Central to Bowen without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns Central to Bowen without a car is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns Central to Bowen?

The bus from Cairns Central Station to Bowen takes 8h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Cairns Central to Bowen bus from?

Cairns Central to Bowen bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns Central to Bowen?

The best way to get from Cairns Central to Bowen is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28.26 - $1304.35 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Cairns Central to Bowen bus arrive?

Cairns Central to Bowen bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Bowen station.

Can I drive from Cairns Central to Bowen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Central to Bowen is 549 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Cairns Central to Bowen.

Where can I stay near Bowen?

There are 25+ hotels available in Bowen. Prices start at $61.67 per night.
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