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

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackwater to Hervey Bay by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Blackwater to Emeraldbus bus
    2. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane EMD - HVB
    6h 34m
    $310–1,014

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Blackwater to Maryborough Westtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    11h 34m
    $78–2,108

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Blackwater to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Hervey Baybus bus Brisbane
    11h 59m
    $104–233

  4. Drive 564.5 km

    1. Drive from Blackwater to Hervey Baycar car 564.5 km
    6h 32m
    $100–145

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackwater to Mount Larcomtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the bus from Mount Larcom to Hervey Baybus bus Pm19
    12h 32m
    $85–1,075

Blackwater to Hervey Bay by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Blackwater, QLD, Australia and Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Blackwater to Maryborough West twice a week. Tickets cost $65–2,095 and the journey takes 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackwater to Lower Mountain Rd at Dundowran Hall via Rockhampton and Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay in around 11h 59m.

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