What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Island to Bowen?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Island to Bowen is to ferry and bus via Townsville which costs $30 - $1,200 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Island to Bowen?

The fastest way to get from Palm Island to Bowen is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $35 - $1,200.

How far is it from Palm Island to Bowen?

The distance between Palm Island and Bowen is 269 km.

How do I travel from Palm Island to Bowen without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Island to Bowen without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $35 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from Palm Island to Bowen?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Palm Island to Bowen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bowen?

There are 26+ hotels available in Bowen.

Palm Island to Bowen - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Island to Bowen by ferry, bus, or train

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus Pm19
5h 42m
$35–1,155
Ferry, bus via Townsville
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus Au050-1 / ...
6h 43m
$30–1,156
Ferry, bus via Bowen
1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus Brisbane
5h 42m
$40–1,180
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Townsville to Bowentrain Spirit of Queensland
6h 20m
$49–1,878

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Distance: 269.2 km
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Palm Island, QLD, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Palm Island to Bowen. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Townsville, then take the bus to Bowen. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Bowen via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Sturt Street, and Townsville in around 6h 43m.

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