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How to get fromBlackall to Airlie Beachby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackall to Airlie Beach by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Blackall to Barcaldinebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    17h 48m
    $183–413

  2. Drive 758.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackall to Airlie Beachcar car 758.1 km
    10h 25m
    $135–195

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Blackall to Barcaldinebus bus
    2. Take the train from Barcaldine to Rockhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain train
    23h 41m
    $151–3,949

  4. Fly from Blackall Airport

    1. Fly from Blackall Airport (BKQ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane BKQ - PPP
    46h 17m
    $491–1,377

  5. Bus via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Blackall to Barcaldinebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus bus
    18h 59m
    $183–363

  6. Bus to Longreach, fly

    1. Take the bus from Blackall to Longreachbus bus
    2. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane LRE - PPP
    23h 4m
    $701–2,050

Blackall to Airlie Beach by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration17h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,189.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 48m

What companies run services between Blackall, QLD, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Blackall to Airlie Beach via Barcaldine, Barcaldine, and Rockhampton in around 17h 48m. Alternatively, Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Blackall Airport (BKQ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) twice daily.

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