What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Bowral?

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Bowral is to bus which costs $230 - $340 and takes 38h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Bowral?

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Bowral is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs $230 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Bowral?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station and Albion Park Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Bowral?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Bowral Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 38m.

How far is it from Mackay to Bowral?

The distance between Mackay and Bowral is 1551 km. The road distance is 1820 km.

How do I travel from Mackay to Bowral without a car?

The best way to get from Mackay to Bowral without a car is to train which takes 31h 38m and costs $130 - $3,800.

How long does it take to get from Mackay to Bowral?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Mackay to Bowral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Bowral bus from?

Mackay to Bowral bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Bowral train from?

Mackay to Bowral train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train or bus from Mackay to Bowral?

The best way to get from Mackay to Bowral is to train which takes 31h 38m and costs $130 - $3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $340 and takes 38h 13m.

Where does the Mackay to Bowral bus arrive?

Mackay to Bowral bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Bowral?

Bowral is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 4:02 AM in Mackay and 5:02 AM in Bowral.

Where does the Mackay to Bowral train arrive?

Mackay to Bowral train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Bowral?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Bowral is 1820 km. It takes approximately 20h 57m to drive from Mackay to Bowral.

Where can I stay near Bowral?

There are 305+ hotels available in Bowral.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Bowral by plane, train, 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.

Fly Mackay to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MKY - SYD
2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain
6h 27m
$236–562
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8
4. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
31h 38m
$132–3,803
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Albion Park Railbus Pm2
4. Take the bus from Albion Park Station, Coach Stop to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 756
38h 13m
$233–332
Drive 1,820 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Bowralcar 1,820 km
20h 57m
$346–500
Fly Mackay to Wollongong, bus
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Wollongong (WOL)plane MKY - WOL
2. Take the bus from Albion Park Station, Coach Stop to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus
6h 55m
$511–1,371
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PPP - SYD
3. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain
7h 17m
$241–1,200
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the train from Central Station to Macarthur Stationtrain T8
4. Take the train from Macarthur Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
39h 38m
$323–746

Mackay to Bowral by train

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31h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,550.9 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Mackay to Bowral Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Campbelltown Station in around 31h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Albion Park Rail, and Albion Park Station, Coach Stop in around 38h 13m.

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