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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Townsville | DELTA | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Townsville | BOWEN | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Townsville | BOWEN | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Townsville | DELTA | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:41 PM AEST.
Get from Townsville to Bowen
The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Compare bus companies
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 WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $36
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.
Driver was awsume .bus needs vibration addressededed ,when did they coragate the whole way except the left sweepers
Bruce M.
Apart from running late driver seemed a bit grumpy may need to work on his people skills.other wise enjoyed my trip
Paul S.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Townsville to Bowen by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Townsville to Bowen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Townsville to Bowen start from $36. The average price for this route is around $56. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Townsville to Bowen?
The average bus travel time from Townsville to Bowen is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 171 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Townsville to Bowen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Townsville to Bowen?
The earliest bus departs from Townsville to Bowen at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Townsville to Bowen?
A bus trip from Townsville to Bowen generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Townsville to Bowen was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $34To 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 $34 to $130 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 $34 which is on 2025-12-01.
