There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Blackwater by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Emerald Airport, bus
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane CBR - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus
7h 33m$342–1,029Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Blackwatertrain
34h$201–3,387Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus
33h 56m$320–618Drive 1,525.4 km
- Drive from Canberra to Blackwatercar 1,525.4 km
17h 8m$276–399Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane CBR - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Blackwatercar
10h$743–2,365Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Sydenham Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Blackwatertrain
39h 13m$277–3,371
Canberra to Blackwater by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Blackwater is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 17h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Blackwater is to fly and bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $340 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Blackwater via Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Blackwater via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.
The distance between Canberra and Blackwater is 1400 km. The road distance is 1525.4 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Blackwater without a car is to bus which takes 33h 56m and costs $320 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Canberra to Blackwater, including transfers.
Canberra to Blackwater bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Blackwater train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Blackwater is to bus which takes 33h 56m and costs $320 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $3,400 and takes 34h.
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Blackwater via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 34h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,500
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,500
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,300
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,400
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–950
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–950
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–3,053
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $90–130
- AChoice
- $150–200
- Gold Class
- $2,438
- Heritage Class
- $3,053
Train from Roma Street to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–3,053
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $90–130
- AChoice
- $150–200
- Gold Class
- $2,438
- Heritage Class
- $3,053
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Sydenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- 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 Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Canberra to Blackwater bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Blackwater is 1h behind Canberra. It is currently 12:28 AM in Canberra and 11:28 PM in Blackwater.
Canberra to Blackwater train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Blackwater is 1525 km. It takes approximately 17h 8m to drive from Canberra to Blackwater.
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