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How to get fromBowen to Horseshoe Bayby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bowen to Horseshoe Bay by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    4h 33m
    $45–276

  2. Bus, ferry via Townsville

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    5h 22m
    $32–251

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Bowen to Breakwater Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    3h 1m
    $38–255

  4. Bus, ferry via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry 1F
    4h 38m
    $36–250

Bowen to Horseshoe Bay by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Horseshoe Bay, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Bowen to Horseshoe Bay. However, you can take the bus to Townsville, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2, then take the line 250 bus to Pacific Dr at Horseshoe Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bowen to Horseshoe Bay via Breakwater Ferry Terminal and Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 1m.

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