There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Blackwater by train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Blackwatertrain Spirit of the Outback
12h 28m$102–3,031Bus
- Take the bus from Ayr to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus Longreach
14h 5m$127–305Drive 636.3 km
- Drive from Ayr to Blackwatercar 636.3 km
7h 59m$114–164Bus to Townsville Airport, fly to Emerald Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Ayr to Townsvillebus
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane TSV - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus
8h 54m$563–953Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Ayr to Carmilabus
- Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Streetbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus
14h 45m$136–215Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Emerald Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ayr to Proserpinetrain
- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane PPP - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus
9h 5m$389–1,847Bus to Townsville Airport, fly to Rockhampton, train
- Take the bus from Ayr to Townsvillebus
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane TSV - ROK
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Blackwatertrain
10h 42m$355–1,292
Ayr to Blackwater by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Blackwater is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Blackwater is to drive which takes 7h 59m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Blackwater via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Blackwater via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
The distance between Ayr and Blackwater is 806 km. The road distance is 636.3 km.
The best way to get from Ayr to Blackwater without a car is to train which takes 12h 28m and costs $100 - $3,100.
It takes approximately 12h 28m to get from Ayr to Blackwater, including transfers.
Ayr to Blackwater bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Blackwater is to train which takes 12h 28m and costs $100 - $3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $310 and takes 14h 5m.
What companies run services between Ayr, QLD, Australia and Blackwater, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Ayr to Blackwater via Rockhampton in around 12h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr to Blackwater via Rockhampton in around 14h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,000
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Cairns, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,000
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Mount Isa, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,000
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Mackay, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,000
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,000
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Townsville Airport to Rockhampton via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–600
Flights from Townsville Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–650
Flights from Townsville Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–430
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Ayr to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–2,282
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $70–100
- AChoice
- $110–150
- Gold Class
- $1,822
- Heritage Class
- $2,282
Train from Rockhampton to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–729
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $30–55
- AChoice
- $35–50
- Gold Class
- $582
- Heritage Class
- $729
Train from Ayr to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–634
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $29–50
- AChoice
- $30–40
- Gold Class
- $507
- Heritage Class
- $634
Train from Rockhampton to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–729
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $30–55
- AChoice
- $35–50
- Gold Class
- $582
- Heritage Class
- $729
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Ayr to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–160
- Advantage
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–230
Bus from Rockhampton to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $50–75
Bus from Ayr to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $27–40
- Advantage
- $24–40
- Flexible
- $26–40
Bus from Emerald to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
Bus from Rockhampton to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $50–75
Bus from Emerald to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
Bus from Ayr to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $27–40
- Advantage
- $24–40
- Flexible
- $26–40
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Ayr to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Ayr to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Ayr to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Ayr to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Blackwater bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Ayr to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Blackwater is 636 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Ayr to Blackwater.
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