There are 6 ways to get from Blackwater to Childers by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Blackwater to Mount Larcomtrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the bus from Mount Larcom to Childersbus Pm19
9h 6m$79–1,064Bus
- Take the bus from Blackwater to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Childersbus Brisbane
9h 50m$98–212Drive 505.7 km
- Drive from Blackwater to Childerscar 505.7 km
5h 50m$91–132Bus, fly to Bundaberg
- Take the bus from Blackwater to Emeraldbus
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane EMD - BDB
- Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Childersbus
7h 4m$546–920Train
- Take the train from Blackwater to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Howardtrain Tilt Train
10h 17m$93–2,052Bus, fly to Hervey Bay
- Take the bus from Blackwater to Emeraldbus
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane EMD - HVB
- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus
8h 29m$572–1,053
Blackwater to Childers by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackwater to Childers is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Blackwater to Childers is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackwater to Childers. However, there are services departing from Blackwater and arriving at Childers via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackwater to Childers. However, there are services departing from Blackwater and arriving at Howard via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Blackwater and Childers is 533 km. The road distance is 505.7 km.
The best way to get from Blackwater to Childers without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 6m and costs $75 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Blackwater to Childers, including transfers.
Blackwater to Childers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Blackwater station.
Blackwater to Childers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Blackwater station.
The best way to get from Blackwater to Childers is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs $95 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $2,100 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Blackwater, QLD, Australia and Childers, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Blackwater to Childers via Rockhampton in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackwater to Childers via Rockhampton, Howard, and Howard in around 10h 17m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Bundaberg via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–900
Flights from Emerald Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Bundaberg via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–950
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Blackwater to Mount Larcom
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,005
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $802
- Heritage Class
- $1,005
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 Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–1,269
- 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
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,013
- Heritage Class
- $1,269
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mount Larcom to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
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 Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $95–140
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 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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Bundaberg Airport to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Hervey Bay to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Blackwater to Childers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Blackwater to Childers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackwater to Childers is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Blackwater to Childers.
There are eight+ hotels available in Childers.












