There are 4 ways to get from Bowen to Ilbilbie by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Bus via Sarina (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Bowen to Sarinabus Brisbane
4h 22m$172–245Drive 262.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Bowen to Ilbilbiecar 262.8 km
3h 4m$48–69Train
- Take the train from Bowen to Carmilatrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 39m$138–1,231Bus
- Take the bus from Bowen to Carmilabus Pm19
5h 52m$129–168
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Ilbilbie is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Bowen to Ilbilbie is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Ilbilbie. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Sarina via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Bowen to Ilbilbie. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Carmila via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Bowen and Ilbilbie is 308 km. The road distance is 262.8 km.
The best way to get from Bowen to Ilbilbie without a car is to bus via Sarina which takes 4h 22m and costs $170 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Bowen to Ilbilbie, including transfers.
Bowen to Ilbilbie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Bowen station.
Bowen to Ilbilbie train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Bowen station.
The best way to get from Bowen to Ilbilbie is to bus via Sarina which takes 4h 22m and costs $170 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $1,300 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Ilbilbie, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Bowen to Sarina 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Bowen to Carmila 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–1,032 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Bowen to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,032
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $35–65
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $824
- Heritage Class
- $1,032
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Bowen to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–95
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Bowen to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Bowen to Ilbilbie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Sarina station.
Bowen to Ilbilbie train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Carmila station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Ilbilbie is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Bowen to Ilbilbie.
There are four+ hotels available in Ilbilbie.