Rome2Rio

How to get fromBowen to Blackwaterby train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

Find Transport to Blackwater

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Bowen to Blackwater by train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bowen to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Blackwatertrain train Spirit of the Outback
    11h 7m
    $108–2,671

  2. Drive 527.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bowen to Blackwatercar car 527.5 km
    6h 43m
    $95–137

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus bus Longreach
    12h 10m
    $134–268

  4. Bus, fly to Emerald Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus bus
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane PPP - EMD
    3. Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus bus
    8h 22m
    $365–1,237

  5. Bus via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus bus Longreach
    12h 30m
    $114–178

  6. Bus, fly to Rockhampton

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus bus
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane PPP - ROK
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton Grammar to Blackwaterbus bus
    11h 37m
    $566–850

Bowen to Blackwater by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bowen to Blackwater.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 702.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 7m

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

You can take a vehicle from Bowen to Blackwater via Bowen and Rockhampton in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowen to Blackwater via Rockhampton in around 12h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers