What is the cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Bowen?

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Bowen is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Bowen?

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Bowen is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Bowen?

No, there is no direct bus from Charters Towers to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers All Souls School and arriving at Bowen via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Bowen?

The distance between Charters Towers and Bowen is 340 km. The road distance is 278.5 km.

How do I travel from Charters Towers to Bowen without a car?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Bowen without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $65 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Charters Towers to Bowen?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Charters Towers to Bowen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charters Towers to Bowen bus from?

Charters Towers to Bowen bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Charters Towers All Souls School station.

Train or bus from Charters Towers to Bowen?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Bowen is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $1,300 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Charters Towers to Bowen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Bowen?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Bowen is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Charters Towers to Bowen.

Where can I stay near Bowen?

There are 28+ hotels available in Bowen.

Charters Towers to Bowen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Charters Towers to Bowen by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to TownsvilleTownsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to BowenPm19
5h 10m
$66–97
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville stationInlander
2. Take the train from Townsville to BowenSpirit of Queensland
6h 39m
$35–1,298
Drive 278.5 km
1. Drive from Charters Towers to Bowen278.5 km
3h 11m
$53–77
Bus #2 (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to TownsvilleTownsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville to BowenBrisbane
5h 10m
$71–117
Bus via Townsville
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Mater Health ServicesCharters Towers
2. Take the bus from Townsville to BowenBrisbane
5h 33m
$79–124
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville stationInlander
2. Take the bus from Townsville to BowenBrisbane
6h 50m
$48–597

Charters Towers to Bowen by bus

3Weekly Buses

5h 10mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charters Towers to Bowen.

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Distance: 339.9 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Charters Towers, QLD, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Bowen via Townsville in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charters Towers station to Bowen via Townsville station, Townsville, and Bowen in around 6h 39m.

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