What is the cheapest way to get from Ilbilbie to Bowen?

The cheapest way to get from Ilbilbie to Bowen is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ilbilbie to Bowen?

The fastest way to get from Ilbilbie to Bowen is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Ilbilbie and Bowen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilbilbie to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Carmila and arriving at Bowen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Ilbilbie and Bowen?

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.

How far is it from Ilbilbie to Bowen?

The distance between Ilbilbie and Bowen is 308 km. The road distance is 262.7 km.

How do I travel from Ilbilbie to Bowen without a car?

The best way to get from Ilbilbie to Bowen without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $130 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from Ilbilbie to Bowen?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Ilbilbie to Bowen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilbilbie to Bowen bus from?

Ilbilbie to Bowen bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Carmila station.

Where do I catch the Ilbilbie to Bowen train from?

Ilbilbie to Bowen train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Carmila station.

Train or bus from Ilbilbie to Bowen?

The best way to get from Ilbilbie to Bowen is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $130 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Ilbilbie to Bowen bus arrive?

Ilbilbie to Bowen bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Bowen station.

Where does the Ilbilbie to Bowen train arrive?

Ilbilbie to Bowen train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Bowen station.

Can I drive from Ilbilbie to Bowen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilbilbie to Bowen is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Ilbilbie to Bowen.

Where can I stay near Bowen?

There are 26+ hotels available in Bowen.

Ilbilbie to Bowen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilbilbie to Bowen by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmila to Bowentrain Spirit of Queensland
4h 34m
$138–1,223
Drive 262.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ilbilbie to Bowencar 262.7 km
3h 4m
$48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmila to Bowenbus Pm16
5h 27m
$128–168
Bus via Sarina (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Sarina to Bowenbus Cairns / ...
5h 42m
$172–239

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Distance: 308.4 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Carmila to Bowen once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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