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How to get fromBlackwater to Cairnsby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackwater to Cairns by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Emerald Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Blackwater to Emeraldbus bus
    2. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane EMD - CNS
    8h 11m
    $310–859

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackwater to Rockhampton Railwaybus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    20h 1m
    $152–3,971

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Blackwater to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    20h 25m
    $173–262

  4. Drive 1,028.5 km

    1. Drive from Blackwater to Cairnscar car 1,028.5 km
    11h 57m
    $185–267

  5. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Blackwater to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MOV - CNS
    6h 38m
    $320–2,758

  6. Bus via Cairns (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Blackwater to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    20h 30m
    $213–452

Blackwater to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 872.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Blackwater, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Blackwater to Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton George Street in around 20h 25m.

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