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

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

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  1. Train

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    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
    $110–2,674

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus bus Longreach
    12h 10m
    $135–270

  3. Drive  527.5 km

    1. Drive from Bowen to Blackwatercar car 527.5 km
    6h 43m
    $114–164

  4. Bus, fly

    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
    9h 57m
    $959–1,557

  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
    $123–184

Bowen to Blackwater by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • 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.

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