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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Bowen is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Bowen is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $35 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Bowen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Townsville and arriving at Bowen. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Bowen?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Bowen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Townsville to Bowen?

The distance between Townsville and Bowen is 205 km. The road distance is 203.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Bowen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $35 - $75.

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

The bus from Townsville to Bowen takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Bowen bus from?

Townsville to Bowen bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Bowen train from?

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

Train or bus from Townsville to Bowen?

The best way to get from Townsville to Bowen is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $750 and takes 2h 34m.

Where does the Townsville to Bowen bus arrive?

Townsville to Bowen bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Bowen station.

Where does the Townsville to Bowen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Townsville to Bowen?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Bowen is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Townsville to Bowen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Townsville to Bowen?

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Where can I stay near Bowen?

There are 26+ hotels available in Bowen.

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Townsville to Bowen by bus

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Distance: 205.2 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Bowen 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Bowen 4 times a week. Tickets cost $30–706 and the journey takes 2h 29m.

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