There are 5 ways to get from Pentland to Bowen by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pentland to Townsvillebus Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus Pm19
7h$84–137Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Pentland station to Townsville stationtrain Inlander
- Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus Au050-1 / ...
9h 37m$66–971Train
- Take the train from Pentland station to Townsville stationtrain Inlander
- Take the train from Townsville to Bowentrain Spirit of Queensland
8h 44m$85–1,692Drive 385.2 km
- Drive from Pentland to Bowencar 385.2 km
4h 22m$70–101Bus #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Pentland to Townsvillebus Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus Brisbane
7h$89–162
Pentland to Bowen by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pentland to Bowen is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Pentland to Bowen is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Pentland to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Pentland and arriving at Bowen via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Pentland station to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Pentland station and arriving at Bowen via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Pentland and Bowen is 449 km. The road distance is 385.2 km.
The best way to get from Pentland to Bowen without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Pentland to Bowen, including transfers.
Pentland to Bowen bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Pentland station.
Pentland to Bowen train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Pentland station.
The best way to get from Pentland to Bowen is to bus which takes 7h and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $1,700 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Pentland, QLD, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Pentland to Bowen via Townsville in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pentland station to Bowen via Townsville station, Townsville, and Bowen in around 8h 44m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Pentland station to Townsville station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–921
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $45–60
- Gold Class
- $735
- Heritage Class
- $921
Train from Townsville to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–706
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $30–55
- AChoice
- $35–45
- Gold Class
- $564
- Heritage Class
- $706
Train from Pentland station to Townsville station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–921
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $45–60
- Gold Class
- $735
- Heritage Class
- $921
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Pentland to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $60–90
Bus from Pentland to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $60–90
Bus from Townsville to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–65
- Advantage
- $45–65
- Flexible
- $50–75
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Pentland to Bowen bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Pentland to Bowen train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pentland to Bowen is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Pentland to Bowen.
There are 26+ hotels available in Bowen.












