What is the cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Bowen?

The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Bowen is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 15h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Bowen?

The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Bowen is to bus and fly and train which takes 15h 11m and costs $380 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Lightning Ridge and Bowen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lightning Ridge to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Lightning Ridge and arriving at Bowen via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 10m.

How far is it from Lightning Ridge to Bowen?

The distance between Lightning Ridge and Bowen is 1749 km. The road distance is 1312.1 km.

How do I travel from Lightning Ridge to Bowen without a car?

The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Bowen without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 13m and costs $220 - $4,500.

How long does it take to get from Lightning Ridge to Bowen?

It takes approximately 15h 11m to get from Lightning Ridge to Bowen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lightning Ridge to Bowen bus from?

Lightning Ridge to Bowen bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Lightning Ridge station.

Where does the Lightning Ridge to Bowen bus arrive?

Lightning Ridge to Bowen bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane City station.

What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Bowen?

Bowen is 1h behind Lightning Ridge. It is currently 7:40 PM in Lightning Ridge and 6:40 PM in Bowen.

Can I drive from Lightning Ridge to Bowen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Bowen is 1312 km. It takes approximately 15h 38m to drive from Lightning Ridge to Bowen.

Where can I stay near Bowen?

There are 28+ hotels available in Bowen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Bowen by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)DBO - PPP
3. Take the train from Proserpine to Bowen
15h 11m
$389–1,666
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane City
2. Take the train from Roma Street to BowenSpirit of Queensland
29h 13m
$225–4,429
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane City
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to BowenPm16
34h 10m
$312–437
Drive 1,312.1 km
1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Bowen1,312.1 km
15h 38m
$249–359
Bus, bus to Moree Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindi
2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Moree
3. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)MRZ - PPP
4. Take the train from Proserpine to Bowen
26h 14m
$438–1,616
Bus, bus to Tamworth, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
3. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)TMW - PPP
4. Take the train from Proserpine to Bowen
16h 46m
$614–1,267
Bus, train to Narrabri Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindi
2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Moree
3. Take the train from Moree Station to Narrabri Station
4. Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)NAA - PPP
5. Take the train from Proserpine to Bowen
33h 51m
$465–1,758
Bus via Goondiwindi
1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindi
2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Bowen
35h 20m
$346–768

Lightning Ridge to Bowen by bus

2Weekly Buses

34h 10mAverage Duration

$312Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,749.2 km
Duration: 15h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Lightning Ridge to Bowen via Brisbane City and Brisbane Roma Street in around 34h 10m.

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