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

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There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane to Blackwater by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Emerald Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane BNE - EMD
    2. Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus bus
    4h 47m
    $308–787

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Blackwatertrain train Spirit of the Outback
    13h 46m
    $90–3,053

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus bus Longreach
    15h 34m
    $152–257

  4. Drive 794.6 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Blackwatercar car 794.6 km
    9h 26m
    $143–207

  5. Fly to Rockhampton, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane BNE - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton Grammar to Blackwaterbus bus
    7h 57m
    $239–550

  6. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane BNE - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Blackwatercar car
    6h 49m
    $408–784

Brisbane to Blackwater by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration13h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 748.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Blackwater twice a week. Tickets cost $90–3,053 and the journey takes 13h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Blackwater via Rockhampton and Rockhampton in around 15h 34m.

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