What's the distance between Airlie Beach and Bowen by coach?

The journey from Airlie Beach to Bowen by coach covers an approximate distance of 35 miles (57 km).

What is the best way to go from Airlie Beach to Bowen without a car?

The best way to go from Airlie Beach to Bowen without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Airlie Beach to Bowen from £20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Airlie Beach to Bowen on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:50	Airlie Beach	1h 55m	11:45	BOWEN	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:50	Airlie Beach	1h 55m	11:45	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	09:50	Airlie Beach	2h 5m	11:55	DELTA	No tags
Bus	09:50	Airlie Beach	2h 5m	11:55	DELTA	No tags

Next departures from Airlie Beach to Bowen on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:10	Airlie Beach	1h 55m	10:05	BOWEN	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:50	Airlie Beach	1h 55m	11:45	BOWEN	No tags
Bus	09:50	Airlie Beach	2h 5m	11:55	DELTA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 09:14 AEST.

Get from Airlie Beach to Bowen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 55mAverage duration

39 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,357 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.8

Based on 2357 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 £22

Greyhound Australia Airlie Beach Bowen recent customer reviews

All good

Phil G.

7 September 2019

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Airlie Beach to Bowen

What's the distance between Airlie Beach and Bowen by coach?
The journey from Airlie Beach to Bowen by coach covers an approximate distance of 35 miles (57 km).
What is the best way to go from Airlie Beach to Bowen without a car?
The best way to go from Airlie Beach to Bowen without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£21

22/11

£27

Today

£21

24/11

No data

25/11

£27

26/11

No data

27/11

No data

28/11

£27

The cheapest trip from Airlie Beach to Bowen was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £21

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

You can expect to pay from £21 to £28 for a bus ticket from Airlie Beach to Bowen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £27, which is on 2025-11-28.