How far is Bowen from Mackay?

The distance covered from Bowen to Mackay is 159 km (99 miles).

Bus Bowen to Mackay from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bowen to Mackay on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	BOWEN	3h 55m	2:15pm	Victoria St	Cheapest
Bus	3:40pm	BOWEN	3h 45m	7:25pm	Victoria St	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	BOWEN	3h 55m	2:15pm	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	10:20am	BOWEN	9h 5m	7:25pm	Victoria St	No tags
Bus	10:20am	BOWEN	9h 5m	7:25pm	Victoria St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:36 AM AEST.

Get from Bowen to Mackay

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

4hAverage Duration

163 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,356 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2356 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $36

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bowen to Mackay by bus

How far is Bowen from Mackay?
The distance covered from Bowen to Mackay is 159 km (99 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$100

11-17

$60

Today

$60

11-19

$77

11-20

No data

11-21

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11-22

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11-23

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The cheapest trip from Bowen to Mackay was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $60

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bowen to Mackay, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $60 to $113 for a bus ticket from Bowen to Mackay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2025-11-19.