Bowen to Townsville

Bowen to Townsville

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Bowen to Townsville Schedule

Bowen to Townsville Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 05:25 - 07:57AUD 45
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 07:12 - 09:44AUD 45
Greyhound Australia Premium 09:15 - 12:10AUD 51
Greyhound Australia Premium 11:45 - 13:00AUD 259
Greyhound Australia Premium 15:40 - 00:45AUD 140

Transportation from Bowen to Townsville

Facts about the transport from Bowen to Townsville

Cheapest Transport$26
Fastest Transport2h 32m
Earliest Departure7:12 AM
Latest Departure11:45 AM
Departures per day4
Distance127 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Queensland Rail

How to get from Bowen to Townsville

Travelling between Bowen and Townsville is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 41.79 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 25.07.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 3 hours to travel between Bowen and Townsville depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Bowen and Townsville. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 32m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 2h 55m to reach Townsville.

How much does it cost to get from Bowen to Townsville?

Travelling between Bowen and Townsville can be as cheap as USD 25.07 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 41.79 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bowen and Townsville ?

  • 4 from Bowen to Townsville starting from 09:15 Bowen until 11:45 Bowen

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bowen to Townsville.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Bowen to Townsville overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bowen and Townsville

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Bowen to Townsville?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 67% took a train
  • 33% opted for a bus