There are 6 ways to get from Blackwater to Bowen by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Blackwater to Rockhampton Railwaybus Rockhampton
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Bowentrain Spirit of Queensland
10h 54m$120–1,993Drive 527.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Blackwater to Bowencar 527.6 km
6h 43m$95–137Bus
- Take the bus from Blackwater to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Bowenbus Pm16
12h 5m$113–182Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Blackwater to Emeraldbus
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane EMD - PPP
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus
10h 17m$375–1,234Train
- Take the train from Blackwater to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Bowentrain Spirit of Queensland
12h 4m$110–2,651Bus via Bowen (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Blackwater to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Bowenbus Cairns / ...
12h 15m$133–272
Blackwater to Bowen by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackwater to Bowen is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Blackwater to Bowen is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackwater to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Blackwater and arriving at Bowen via Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackwater to Bowen. However, there are services departing from Blackwater and arriving at Bowen via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
The distance between Blackwater and Bowen is 703 km. The road distance is 527.6 km.
The best way to get from Blackwater to Bowen without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 54m and costs $120 - $2,000.
It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Blackwater to Bowen, including transfers.
Blackwater to Bowen bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Blackwater station.
Blackwater to Bowen train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Blackwater station.
The best way to get from Blackwater to Bowen is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $2,700 and takes 12h 4m.
What companies run services between Blackwater, QLD, Australia and Bowen, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Blackwater to Bowen via Rockhampton George Street in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackwater to Bowen via Rockhampton and Bowen in around 12h 4m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–1,875
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $60–90
- AChoice
- $90–120
- Gold Class
- $1,497
- Heritage Class
- $1,875
Train from Blackwater to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–729
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $30–55
- AChoice
- $35–50
- Gold Class
- $582
- Heritage Class
- $729
Train from Rockhampton to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–1,875
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $60–90
- AChoice
- $90–120
- Gold Class
- $1,497
- Heritage Class
- $1,875
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Blackwater to Rockhampton Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $50–75
Bus from Blackwater to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $50–75
Bus from Blackwater to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
Bus from Blackwater to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $50–75
Bus from Rockhampton to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $90–130
- Advantage
- $110–160
- Flexible
- $130–200
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Proserpine to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Blackwater to Bowen bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Blackwater to Bowen train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackwater to Bowen is 528 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Blackwater to Bowen.
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