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Trip Overview

The bus between Mackay and Bowen takes 3h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mackay to Bowen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 50m
Duration
232 km
Distance
$60
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Mackay to Bowen bus times

Buses run twice daily between Mackay and Bowen. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mackay is at 7:50 AM which arrives into Bowen at 11:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mackay to Bowen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 231.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mackay to Bowen twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.

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