There are 6 ways to get from Caloundra to Blackwater by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, fly to Emerald Airport, bus
best- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus
7h 13m$324–696Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nambour to Blackwatertrain Spirit of the Outback
14h 30m$82–2,702Train via Rockhampton
- Take the train from Landsborough to Rockhamptontrain Tilt Train
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Blackwatertrain Spirit of the Outback
12h 16m$96–2,850Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus Longreach
15h 36m$130–210Drive 723.2 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Blackwatercar 723.2 km
8h 37m$133–191Train, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane BNE - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Blackwatercar
9h 16m$410–838
Caloundra to Blackwater by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Blackwater is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Blackwater is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 13m and costs $320 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Blackwater via Mooloolaba and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Landsborough and arriving at Blackwater via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
The distance between Caloundra and Blackwater is 835 km. The road distance is 723.2 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Blackwater without a car is to train via Rockhampton which takes 12h 16m and costs $95 - $2,900.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Caloundra to Blackwater, including transfers.
Caloundra to Blackwater bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Caloundra to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Landsborough station.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Blackwater is to train via Rockhampton which takes 12h 16m and costs $95 - $2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 15h 36m.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Blackwater, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Blackwater via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough, and Rockhampton in around 12h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Blackwater via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, Mooloolaba, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 15h 36m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–650
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Moranbah Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–750
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Emerald to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Flexible
- $26–45
Bus from Rockhampton to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–68
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $63–68
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Booking & Getting There
Caloundra to Blackwater bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Caloundra to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Blackwater is 723 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Caloundra to Blackwater.
There are eight+ hotels available in Blackwater.






