What is the cheapest way to get from Bowral to Main Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Bowral to Main Beach is to train which costs $75 - $290 and takes 19h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowral to Main Beach?

The fastest way to get from Bowral to Main Beach is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $100 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Bowral and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowral station to Main Beach. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park via Central Station and Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bowral and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Bowral station to Main Beach station. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 via Campbelltown Station, Strathfield Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 1m.

How far is it from Bowral to Main Beach?

The distance between Bowral and Main Beach is 822 km. The road distance is 926.9 km.

How do I travel from Bowral to Main Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Bowral to Main Beach without a car is to bus which takes 16h 9m and costs $140 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Bowral to Main Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Bowral to Main Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowral to Main Beach bus from?

Bowral to Main Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Bowral Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Bowral to Main Beach train from?

Bowral to Main Beach train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Bowral Station.

Train or bus from Bowral to Main Beach?

The best way to get from Bowral to Main Beach is to bus which takes 16h 9m and costs $140 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $290 and takes 19h 1m.

Where does the Bowral to Main Beach bus arrive?

Bowral to Main Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Bowral and Main Beach?

Main Beach is 1h behind Bowral. It is currently 11:48 AM in Bowral and 10:48 AM in Main Beach.

Where does the Bowral to Main Beach train arrive?

Bowral to Main Beach train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Campbelltown Station.

Can I drive from Bowral to Main Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowral to Main Beach is 927 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Bowral to Main Beach.

Where can I stay near Main Beach?

There are 2579+ hotels available in Main Beach.

Bowral to Main Beach - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bowral to Main Beach by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
5h 12m
$107–360
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain Shl
2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Strathfield Stationtrain T2 / ...
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
19h 1m
$79–286
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 7206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
16h 9m
$143–298
Drive 926.9 km
1. Drive from Bowral to Main Beachcar 926.9 km
10h 6m
$168–242
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 45m
$136–357
Train, bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Goulburn Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Canberra Airport, Terminal Avbus
3. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CBR - OOL
6h 38m
$150–394
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Macarthur Stationtrain Shl
2. Take the train from Macarthur Station to Central Stationtrain T8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
19h 47m
$123–190

Bowral to Main Beach by train and tram

14Weekly Services

19h 1mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 822.1 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Bowral, NSW, Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park via Central Station, Surfers Paradise, and Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park in around 16h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bowral Station to Main Beach station, platform 2 via Campbelltown Station, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 19h 1m.

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