How to Travel from
Bowen to Alice Springs
by Plane, Route or Car
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Bowen, Australia → Alice Springs, Australia
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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
Route Navigator Bowen - Alice Springs
Get all the information you need right here
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Herbert Street
Herbert Street, 1 km 587 м
1 km 587 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Livingstone Street
Livingstone Street, 231 м
231 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Livingstone Street
Livingstone Street, 484 м
484 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Leichhardt Street
Leichhardt Street, 2 km 13 м
2 km 13 м
Turn right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 110 km 927 м
110 km 927 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 1 km 898 м
1 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bower Street
Bower Street, 3 km 75 м
3 km 75 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Townsville
Townsville, A1, 223 м
223 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 36 km 624 м
36 km 624 м
Turn left onto Woodstock-Giru Road
Woodstock-Giru Road, 32 km 320 м
32 km 320 м
Turn left onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 90 km 35 м
90 km 35 м
Keep left onto New Queen Road
New Queen Road, 2 km 891 м
2 km 891 м
Continue onto Norman Dungavell Road
Norman Dungavell Road, 249 km 147 м
249 km 147 м
Turn left onto Stansfield Street
Stansfield Street, 115 km 665 м
115 km 665 м
Turn left onto Larsen Street
Larsen Street, 148 km 810 м
148 km 810 м
Turn left onto Goldring Street
Goldring Street, 2 km 555 м
2 km 555 м
Turn left onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 255 km 884 м
255 km 884 м
Turn right onto Abel Smith Parade
Abel Smith Parade, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
Turn left onto Short Street
Short Street, 1 km 897 м
1 km 897 м
Keep right onto Carbine Avenue
Carbine Avenue, 268 м
268 м
Turn right onto Carbine Avenue
Carbine Avenue, 1 km 623 м
1 km 623 м
Turn right onto Miles Street
Miles Street, 322 м
322 м
Turn left onto Ryan Road
Ryan Road, 2 km 483 м
2 km 483 м
Keep left onto Ryan Road
Ryan Road, 47 м
47 м
Turn slight left onto Moondarra Drive
Moondarra Drive, 1 km 501 м
1 km 501 м
Keep right onto Moondarra Drive
Moondarra Drive, 25 м
25 м
Turn right onto Barkly Highway
Barkly Highway, 630 km 498 м
630 km 498 м
Keep left onto Barkly Highway
Barkly Highway, 86 м
86 м
Turn left onto Stuart Highway
Stuart Highway, 26 km 738 м
26 km 738 м
Continue onto Stuart Highway
Stuart Highway, 506 km 15 м
506 km 15 м
Turn left onto Wills Terrace
Wills Terrace, 1 km 511 м
1 km 511 м
Make a U-turn onto Wills Terrace
Wills Terrace, 78 м
78 м
Turn left
112 м
112 м
Arrive at destination
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:
reservations@premierms.com.au
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:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
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:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
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:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
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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