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

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

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  1. Fly to Emerald Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane CBR - EMD
    2. Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus bus
    8h 13m
    $337–1,023

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Blackwatertrain train
    33h 2m
    $214–3,408

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus bus
    33h 56m
    $309–618

  4. Drive  1,525.4 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Blackwatercar car 1,525.4 km
    17h 8m
    $279–403

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CBR - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Blackwatercar car
    10h 15m
    $513–1,565

  6. Bus, train via Wollongong

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Blackwatertrain train
    39h 37m
    $274–3,375

Canberra to Blackwater by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration39h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,399.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Blackwater, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Canberra to Blackwater via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 33h 56m.

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