What is the cheapest way to get from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen?

The cheapest way to get from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen is to ferry and bus via Townsville which costs $30 - $260 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen?

The fastest way to get from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen is to ferry and drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $35 - $260.

How far is it from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen?

The distance between Horseshoe Bay and Bowen is 223 km.

How do I travel from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen without a car?

The best way to get from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $35 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bowen?

There are 26+ hotels available in Bowen.

Horseshoe Bay to Bowen - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and car

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

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus Pm19
4h 42m
$36–250
Ferry, bus via Townsville
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus Au050-1 / ...
5h 43m
$30–252
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Drive from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Bowencar
3h 1m
$36–257
Ferry, bus #2
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus Brisbane
4h 42m
$40–276

Horseshoe Bay to Bowen by bus and ferry

7Weekly Services

4h 42mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen.

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Distance: 222.8 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

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

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