There are 4 ways to get from Ilbilbie to Bowen by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Carmila to Bowentrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 34m$140–1,225Drive 262.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Ilbilbie to Bowencar 262.7 km
3h 4m$48–70Bus via Sarina (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sarina to Bowenbus Townsville / ...
5h 2m$172–239Bus
- Take the bus from Carmila to Bowenbus Pm16
5h 27m$133–178
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilbilbie to Bowen is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ilbilbie to Bowen is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilbilbie to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Sarina and arriving at Bowen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilbilbie to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Carmila and arriving at Bowen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Ilbilbie and Bowen is 308 km. The road distance is 262.7 km.
The best way to get from Ilbilbie to Bowen without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $140 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Ilbilbie to Bowen, including transfers.
Ilbilbie to Bowen bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sarina station.
Ilbilbie to Bowen train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Carmila station.
The best way to get from Ilbilbie to Bowen is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $140 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Sarina, which costs $170 - $240 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Ilbilbie, QLD, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Carmila to Bowen 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–1,032 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Sarina to Bowen twice daily. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Carmila to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,032
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–65
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $824
- Heritage Class
- $1,032
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sarina to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $75–95
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Booking & Getting There
Ilbilbie to Bowen bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Bowen station.
Ilbilbie to Bowen train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Bowen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilbilbie to Bowen is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Ilbilbie to Bowen.
There are 18+ hotels available in Bowen.