What's the distance between Townsville and Bowen by coach?

The distance between Townsville and Bowen by coach is approximately 107 miles (173 km).

How can I get from Townsville to Bowen without driving?

You can travel to Bowen from Townsville by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Townsville to Bowen from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Townsville to Bowen on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Townsville	2h 15m	10:15	DELTA	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:00	Townsville	2h 20m	10:20	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	13:00	Townsville	2h 40m	15:40	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	17:00	Townsville	18h 45m	11:45	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	13:00	Townsville	2h 30m	15:30	DELTA	No tags

Next departures from Townsville to Bowen on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Townsville	2h 20m	10:20	BOWEN	Cheapest
Bus	08:00	Townsville	2h 15m	10:15	DELTA	Fastest
Bus	08:00	Townsville	2h 20m	10:20	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	08:00	Townsville	2h 20m	10:20	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	13:00	Townsville	2h 40m	15:40	BOWEN	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 08:21 AEST.

Get from Townsville to Bowen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

2h 30mAverage duration

107 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,368 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.8

Based on 2368 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at £19

Greyhound Australia Townsville Bowen recent customer reviews

Was a couple hours late due to mechanical issues. We weren’t informed on what was going on and it was well overpriced for the trip

Matthew M.

7 April 2024

Driver was awsume .bus needs vibration addressededed ,when did they coragate the whole way except the left sweepers

Bruce M.

8 January 2021

Apart from running late driver seemed a bit grumpy may need to work on his people skills.other wise enjoyed my trip

Paul S.

12 October 2019

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Townsville to Bowen

What's the distance between Townsville and Bowen by coach?
The distance between Townsville and Bowen by coach is approximately 107 miles (173 km).
How can I get from Townsville to Bowen without driving?
You can travel to Bowen from Townsville by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

25/11

£28

26/11

£31

Today

£28

28/11

No data

29/11

No data

30/11

No data

01/12

£18

02/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Townsville to Bowen was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Townsville to Bowen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £18 to £70 for a bus ticket from Townsville to Bowen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-12-01.