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

The cheapest way to get from Cobar to Bowen is to drive which costs $280 - $420 and takes 19h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cobar to Bowen is to fly and drive which takes 8h 26m and costs $330 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Cobar and Bowen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cobar to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy and arriving at Bowen via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h.

How far is it from Cobar to Bowen?

The distance between Cobar and Bowen is 1385 km. The road distance is 1556.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cobar to Bowen without a car is to bus and train which takes 42h 54m and costs $260 - $4,700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Cobar to Bowen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cobar to Bowen bus from?

Cobar to Bowen bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy station.

Where does the Cobar to Bowen bus arrive?

Cobar to Bowen bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Cobar to Bowen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cobar to Bowen is 1557 km. It takes approximately 19h 44m to drive from Cobar to Bowen.

Where can I stay near Bowen?

There are 28+ hotels available in Bowen.

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

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

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

Fly Cobar Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane CAZ - PPP
2. Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus
8h 57m
$393–1,396
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 590
2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Bowentrain
42h 54m
$262–4,686
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 590
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Bowenbus
43h
$352–554
Drive 1,556.8 km
1. Drive from Cobar to Bowencar 1,556.8 km
19h 44m
$286–413
Fly Cobar Airport to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CAZ - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Bowencar
8h 26m
$336–1,180
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane DBO - PPP
3. Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus
13h 38m
$326–1,205
Fly Cobar Airport to Mackay, bus
1. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Mackay (MKY)plane CAZ - MKY
2. Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus
12h 43m
$287–1,075
Bus via Urunga
1. Take the bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 590
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Urunga to Brisbanebus
5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Bowenbus
46h 38m
$416–749

Cobar to Bowen by bus and foot

1Weekly Services

46h 38mAverage Duration

$416Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,385.3 km
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Cobar, NSW, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Linsley St At Barrier Hwy to Bowen via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, Brisbane City, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 43h.

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