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

The cheapest way to get from Forbes to Bowen is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 20h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbes to Bowen is to drive and fly and train which takes 7h 51m and costs $320 - $1,500.

How far is it from Forbes to Bowen?

The distance between Forbes and Bowen is 1646 km. The road distance is 1799.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbes to Bowen without a car is to train which takes 40h 6m and costs $180 - $4,600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Forbes to Bowen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbes to Bowen bus from?

Forbes to Bowen bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Forbes Station, Coach Stop.

Train or bus from Forbes to Bowen?

The best way to get from Forbes to Bowen is to train which takes 40h 6m and costs $180 - $4,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Dorrigo, which costs $380 - $850 and takes 42h 29m.

Where does the Forbes to Bowen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Forbes and Bowen?

Bowen is 1h behind Forbes. It is currently 6:37 AM in Forbes and 5:37 AM in Bowen.

Can I drive from Forbes to Bowen?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbes to Bowen is 1800 km. It takes approximately 20h 50m to drive from Forbes to Bowen.

Where can I stay near Bowen?

There are 28+ hotels available in Bowen.

Forbes to Bowen - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Forbes and Bowen?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbes station to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Forbes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Bowen via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4, Tamworth Station, Bus Shelter Cudgery Street, Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 29m.

There are 7 ways to get from Forbes to Bowen by car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
best
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)OAG - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Bowen
7h 51m
$326–1,438
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Parkes Station to Strathfield Station446
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Bowen
40h 6m
$180–4,552
Bus via Dorrigo
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1791
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop361
3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Cudgery St Dorrigo
4. Take the bus from Bus Shelter Cudgery Street to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street
5. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Roma Street
6. Take the bus from Brisbane to Bowen
42h 29m
$387–851
Drive 1,799.7 km
1. Drive from Forbes to Bowen1,799.7 km
20h 50m
$344–497
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)DBO - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Bowen
9h 54m
$376–1,647
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Mackay, train
1. Drive from Forbes to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Mackay (MKY)OAG - MKY
3. Take the train from Mackay to Bowen
11h 5m
$287–1,477
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Orange Station, Coach Bay 1520 / ...
2. Take the bus from Orange to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Bowen
44h 27m
$359–625

Forbes to Bowen by bus

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42h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,646.2 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Bowen via Parkes Station, Coach Stop, Parkes Station, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Bowen in around 40h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbes Station, Coach Stop to Bowen via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4, Tamworth Station, Bus Shelter Cudgery Street, Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street, Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane in around 42h 29m.

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