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

The cheapest way to get from Caboolture to Bowen is to bus which costs $150 - $220 and takes 22h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caboolture to Bowen is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $180 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Caboolture and Bowen?

No, there is no direct bus from Caboolture station to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Caboolture station, stop B and arriving at Bowen via Burpengary Bruce Highway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.

How far is it from Caboolture to Bowen?

The distance between Caboolture and Bowen is 1029 km. The road distance is 1093.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Caboolture to Bowen without a car is to train which takes 15h 23m and costs $70 - $4,100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Caboolture to Bowen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caboolture to Bowen bus from?

Caboolture to Bowen bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burpengary Bruce Highway station.

Train or bus from Caboolture to Bowen?

The best way to get from Caboolture to Bowen is to train which takes 15h 23m and costs $70 - $4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 22h 5m.

Where does the Caboolture to Bowen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Caboolture to Bowen?

Yes, the driving distance between Caboolture to Bowen is 1093 km. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Caboolture to Bowen.

Where can I stay near Bowen?

There are 27+ hotels available in Bowen.

Caboolture to Bowen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Caboolture to Bowen by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
best
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane BNE - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Bowentrain
5h 45m
$188–876
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Caboolture to Bowentrain Spirit of Queensland
15h 23m
$75–4,033
Bus
1. Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Bowenbus Pm16
22h 5m
$150–220
Drive 1,093.4 km
1. Drive from Caboolture to Bowencar 1,093.4 km
12h 49m
$202–291
Train, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BNE - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Bowencar
6h 44m
$182–480
Train, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane BNE - HTI
3. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus
8h 45m
$294–934
Train, fly to Mackay
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane BNE - MKY
3. Take the train from Mackay to Bowentrain
8h 39m
$160–1,056
Train, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane BNE - MOV
3. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Bowencar
8h 9m
$408–670
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Caip / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Bowenbus Townsville / ...
23h 13m
$182–432

Caboolture to Bowen by bus

7Weekly Buses

22h 5mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,028.8 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Caboolture to Bowen 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–4,012 and the journey takes 15h 18m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Bowen once daily. Tickets cost $150–220 and the journey takes 20h 30m.

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