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 $230 - $550 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bowen to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $230 - $550.

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/Spencer St via Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Bowen to Melbourne?

The distance between Bowen and Melbourne is 2084 km. The road distance is 2362.7 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 $200 - $4,800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m 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 Premier Motor Service, 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 $200 - $4,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Bowen to Melbourne bus arrive?

Bowen to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Bowen and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Bowen. It is currently 8:16 AM in Bowen and 9:16 AM in Melbourne.

Can I drive from Bowen to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Melbourne is 2363 km. It takes approximately 28h 48m to drive from Bowen to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5351+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Bowen to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bowen to Melbourne by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PPP - MEL
6h 21m
$238–548
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bowen to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
43h 40m
$208–4,721
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2d 3h
Drive 2,362.7 km
1. Drive from Bowen to Melbournecar 2,362.7 km
28h 48m
$424–612
Bus to Great Barrier Reef Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus
2. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane HTI - MEL
8h 15m
$307–983
Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane PPP - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
10h 30m
$378–1,308
Bus, train via Proserpine
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 23h
$3,381–8,541
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bowen to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d 2h
$3,500–4,971

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

26Weekly Planes

4h 48mAverage Duration

$163Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bowen to Melbourne.

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Distance: 2,084.3 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Bowen to Southern Cross via Bowen, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 43h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowen to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, and Central Station in around 2d 3h.

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