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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bowen to Alice Springs

Composite routes from Bowen to Alice Springs

Cheapest
22 h 48 min
Car
2216 km.
from $121
Other
22 h 43 min
Train, Plane
1535 km.
from $479.63
11 h 19 min
Train, Plane
1535 km.
from $495.93
3 d 11 h 37 min
1535 km.
from $861.85
3 d 14 h 10 min
1536 km.
from $3906.52
4 d 16 h 37 min
Bus, Train
1535 km.
from $2134.61
4 d 21 h 19 min
Bus, Train
1535 km.
from $2654.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Bowen to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$282.61
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$119.57
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Bus from Bowen to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$26.09

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$40.22

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Bowen to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
20h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$119.57

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
21h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$815.22
Plane from Mackay to Alice
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$326.09–$978.26

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
21h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17
Plane from Mackay to Alice
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Train operators

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$652.17–$2,391.30

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Bowen to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.96–$141.42
Train from Bowen to Roma
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.96–$2,615.51
Train from Bowen to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.98–$423.28
Train from Proserpine to Roma
Ave. Duration:
15h 44m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$2,474.09

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$303.03–$611.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bowen to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $271.74 - $402.17 and takes 23h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowen to Alice Springs?

The fastest way to get from Bowen to Alice Springs is to train and fly which takes 11h 19m and costs $260.87 - $1195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Bowen and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Alice Springs via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 11h.

How far is it from Bowen to Alice Springs?

The distance between Bowen and Alice Springs is 1648 km. The road distance is 2216.2 km.

How do I travel from Bowen to Alice Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Bowen to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 11h and costs $380.43 - $978.26 .

How long does it take to get from Bowen to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 22h 43m to get from Bowen to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowen to Alice Springs bus from?

Bowen to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Bowen station.

Train or bus from Bowen to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Bowen to Alice Springs is to bus which takes 3 days 11h and costs $380.43 - $978.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $978.26 - $5978.26 and takes 3 days 14h.

Where does the Bowen to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Bowen to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Bowen and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 min behind Bowen. It is currently 02:43 in Bowen and 02:13 in Alice Springs.

Can I drive from Bowen to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Alice Springs is 2216 km. It takes approximately 23h 5m to drive from Bowen to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs. Prices start at $17.43 per night.
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