There are 6 ways to get from Blackwater to Howard by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi
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 Howardtrain Tilt Train
7h 42m$87–1,371Train
cheapest- Take the train from Blackwater to Bundabergtrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Bundaberg to Howardtrain Tilt Train
9h 46m$69–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Blackwater to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Howardbus Pm19
8h 5m$93–147Drive 537.2 km
- Drive from Blackwater to Howardcar 537.2 km
6h 12m$97–139Bus, fly to Hervey Bay, taxi
- Take the bus from Blackwater to Emeraldbus
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane EMD - HVB
- Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi
6h 48m$390–1,139Bus, fly to Bundaberg, train
- Take the bus from Blackwater to Emeraldbus
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane EMD - BDB
- Take the train from Bundaberg to Howardtrain
8h 15m$551–1,131
Blackwater to Howard by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackwater to Howard is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Blackwater to Howard is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackwater to Howard. However, there are services departing from Blackwater and arriving at Howard via Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackwater to Howard. However, there are services departing from Blackwater and arriving at Howard via Bundaberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Blackwater and Howard is 535 km. The road distance is 537.2 km.
The best way to get from Blackwater to Howard without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 42m and costs $85 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Blackwater to Howard, including transfers.
Blackwater to Howard bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Blackwater station.
Blackwater to Howard train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Blackwater station.
The best way to get from Blackwater to Howard is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $2,000 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Blackwater, QLD, Australia and Howard, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Blackwater to Howard via Rockhampton George Street in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackwater to Howard via Bundaberg in around 9h 46m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
Flights from Emerald Airport to Bundaberg via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Bundaberg via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
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
Train from Blackwater to Bundaberg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–1,780
- 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
- $55–85
- AChoice
- $85–120
- Gold Class
- $1,421
- Heritage Class
- $1,780
Train from Bundaberg to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–218
- 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
- $18–40
- AChoice
- $10–14
- Gold Class
- $174
- Heritage Class
- $218
Train from Bundaberg to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–218
- 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
- $18–40
- AChoice
- $10–14
- Gold Class
- $174
- Heritage Class
- $218
- 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 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Geelong Taxi Network
- Phone
- 131008
- Website
- geelongtaxis.com.au
Torquay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5277 9000
- Website
- 131008.com
Hervey Bay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 5561 2670
- Website
- 131008.com
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More Questions & Answers
Blackwater to Howard bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Blackwater to Howard train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Bundaberg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackwater to Howard is 537 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Blackwater to Howard.
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