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How to get fromPalm Island to Bowenby ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus bus Pm19
    5h 42m
    $35–1,160

  2. Ferry, bus via Townsville

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    6h 39m
    $29–1,151

  3. Ferry, bus via Bowen

    1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus bus Brisbane
    5h 42m
    $45–1,180

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Bowentrain train Spirit of Queensland
    6h 15m
    $51–1,880

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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 39m.

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