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

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

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  1. Train, fly to Emerald Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane BNE - EMD
    3. Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus bus
    6h 45m
    $308–788

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nambour to Blackwatertrain train Spirit of the Outback
    14h 18m
    $82–2,702

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus bus Longreach
    15h 35m
    $136–236

  4. Drive 723.2 km

    1. Drive from Caloundra to Blackwatercar car 723.2 km
    8h 37m
    $130–188

  5. Train, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane BNE - MOV
    3. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Blackwatercar car
    8h 48m
    $408–786

Caloundra to Blackwater by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration14h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 835.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Blackwater twice a week. Tickets cost $80–2,664 and the journey takes 11h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Blackwater via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, Mooloolaba, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 15h 35m.

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