How to Travel from
Ballina to Bowen
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Ballina, Australia → Bowen, Australia
All
29 juil. 2026
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
May 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
June 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
29 Jul, Wed
30 Jul, Thu
31 Jul, Fri
01 Aug, Sat
02 Aug, Sun
03 Aug, Mon
Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballina to Bowen
Composite routes from Ballina to Bowen
Cheapest
15 h 17 min
Car
1323 km.
from $72
Other
21 h 59 min
Bus, Train
1120 km.
from $240.22
26 h 47 min
1120 km.
from $285.70
21 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
1120 km.
from $400.12
26 h 55 min
1120 km.
from $140.22
8 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
1120 km.
from $286.01
9 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
1120 km.
from $278.40
11 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
1120 km.
from $311.07
10 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
1120 km.
from $280.58
Route Navigator Ballina - Bowen
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Cherry Street
Cherry Street, 20 м
20 м
Turn sharp right onto Cherry Street
Cherry Street, 151 м
151 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bangalow Road
Bangalow Road, 1 km 559 м
1 km 559 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bangalow Road
Bangalow Road, 1 km 226 м
1 km 226 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tamarind Drive
Tamarind Drive, 4 km 236 м
4 km 236 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tamarind Drive
Tamarind Drive, 210 м
210 м
At roundabout, take exit 3
149 km 937 м
149 km 937 м
Continue onto Pacific Motorway and drive toward Brisbane
Pacific Motorway, Brisbane, 27 km 162 м
27 km 162 м
Keep right and take M7 toward Brisbane Airport, Sunshine Coast
Brisbane Airport, Sunshine Coast, M7, 9 km 903 м
9 km 903 м
Keep left
1 km 48 м
1 km 48 м
Keep right and take A3 toward Chermside, Sunshine Coast
Chermside, Sunshine Coast, A3, 9 km 21 м
9 km 21 м
Keep right onto Gympie Arterial Road
Gympie Arterial Road, 70 km 57 м
70 km 57 м
Keep right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 70 km 16 м
70 km 16 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway off ramp
Bruce Highway off ramp, 1 km 58 м
1 km 58 м
Continue onto Cooroy - Gympie Rd
Cooroy - Gympie Rd, 21 km 213 м
21 km 213 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wide Bay Highway
Wide Bay Highway, 20 km 390 м
20 km 390 м
Turn right onto Brooweena - Woolooga Road
Brooweena - Woolooga Road, 9 km 281 м
9 km 281 м
Turn left onto Brooweena - Woolooga Road
Brooweena - Woolooga Road, 48 km 872 м
48 km 872 м
Turn left onto Maryborough - Biggenden Road
Maryborough - Biggenden Road, 26 km 425 м
26 km 425 м
Turn right onto Mary Street
Mary Street, 1 km 300 м
1 km 300 м
Turn right onto Caroline Street
Caroline Street, 17 km 516 м
17 km 516 м
Turn left onto Booyal-Dallarnil Road
Booyal-Dallarnil Road, 18 km 202 м
18 km 202 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 291 km 426 м
291 km 426 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yeppen Crossing
Yeppen Crossing, 3 km 369 м
3 km 369 м
Continue onto Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway), 1 km 800 м
1 km 800 м
Turn right onto Fitzroy Street
Fitzroy Street, 4 km 33 м
4 km 33 м
Continue onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 8 km 748 м
8 km 748 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 288 km 878 м
288 km 878 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 11 km 240 м
11 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 17 km 777 м
17 km 777 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 3 km 557 м
3 km 557 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mackay Ring Road
Mackay Ring Road, 9 km 926 м
9 km 926 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 4 km 441 м
4 km 441 м
Turn slight left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 177 km 662 м
177 km 662 м
Continue onto Don Street
Don Street, 2 km 976 м
2 km 976 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Livingstone Street
Livingstone Street, 462 м
462 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Livingstone Street
Livingstone Street, 244 м
244 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Herbert Street
Herbert Street, 1 km 619 м
1 km 619 м
Enter roundabout
57 м
57 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$7.61
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Ballina to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$41.30
Bus from Brisbane to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
21h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$260.87
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$25.00
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
21h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$119.57
Bus from Airlie Beach to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48
Byron Easy Bus
Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
info@byronbus.com
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$40.22
Bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$44.57
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Phone:
+61 (0)2 6685 7447
Email:
info@byronbus.com
Website:
brisbane2byron.com/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$43.65
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$597.83
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$304.35
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$597.83
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$369.57
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
23h 35m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$380.43
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$532.61
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
16h 8m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$2,510.03
Train from Proserpine to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.85–$135.72
Train from Mackay to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.43–$406.22
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Bowen?
The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Bowen is to bus via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station which costs $81.52 - $173.91 and takes 26h 55m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Bowen?
The fastest way to get from Ballina to Bowen is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 26m and costs $141.30 - $597.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Bowen?
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Bowen via King George Square, 1d and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 47m.
How far is it from Ballina to Bowen?
The distance between Ballina and Bowen is 1339 km. The road distance is 1328.9 km.
How do I travel from Ballina to Bowen without a car?
The best way to get from Ballina to Bowen without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 59m and costs $50 - $2717.39 .
How long does it take to get from Ballina to Bowen?
It takes approximately 21h 59m to get from Ballina to Bowen, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Ballina to Bowen bus from?
Ballina to Bowen bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ballina station.
Train, bus or fly from Ballina to Bowen?
The best way to get from Ballina to Bowen is to bus which takes 26h 47m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 . There are no good options to train or fly between Ballina to Bowen.
Where does the Ballina to Bowen bus arrive?
Ballina to Bowen bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
What is the time difference between Ballina and Bowen?
Bowen is 1h behind Ballina. It is currently 17:28 in Ballina and 16:28 in Bowen.
Can I drive from Ballina to Bowen?
Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Bowen is 1329 km. It takes approximately 17h 16m to drive from Ballina to Bowen.
Where can I stay near Bowen?
There are 26+ hotels available in Bowen. Prices start at $59.18 per night.
→
+0
→
Transport search
Transport search
From Ballina, where will you go next? Select a city below to get started
On your way to Bowen? Choose a stop along the way
Popular routes
Choose one of the options below and start your journey