There are 6 ways to get from Cloncurry to Blackwater by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Cloncurry to Barcaldinebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Blackwaterbus Rockhampton
14h 18m$166–352Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cloncurry to Barcaldinebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Barcaldine to Blackwatertrain Spirit of the Outback
17h 38m$151–1,712Drive 1,018.6 km
- Drive from Cloncurry to Blackwatercar 1,018.6 km
11h 8m$183–264Fly from Cloncurry Airport, bus
- Fly from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane CNJ - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus
17h 2m$503–1,590Train
- Take the train from Cloncurry station to Townsville stationtrain
- Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Blackwatertrain
30h 56m$199–6,264Bus to Mount Isa Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isabus
- Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane ISA - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus
9h 10m$843–1,339
Cloncurry to Blackwater by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cloncurry to Blackwater is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Cloncurry to Blackwater is to bus and fly which takes 9h 10m and costs $800 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Cloncurry to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Cloncurry and arriving at Blackwater via Barcaldine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Cloncurry station to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Cloncurry station and arriving at Blackwater via Townsville and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 56m.
The distance between Cloncurry and Blackwater is 1022 km. The road distance is 1018.6 km.
The best way to get from Cloncurry to Blackwater without a car is to bus which takes 14h 18m and costs $160 - $360.
It takes approximately 14h 18m to get from Cloncurry to Blackwater, including transfers.
Cloncurry to Blackwater bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cloncurry station.
Cloncurry to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cloncurry station.
The best way to get from Cloncurry to Blackwater is to bus which takes 14h 18m and costs $160 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $6,500 and takes 30h 56m.
What companies run services between Cloncurry, QLD, Australia and Blackwater, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Cloncurry to Blackwater via Barcaldine and Barcaldine in around 14h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cloncurry station to Blackwater via Townsville station, Townsville, and Rockhampton in around 30h 56m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cloncurry Airport to Emerald Airport via Mount Isa Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,800
Flights from Cloncurry Airport to Emerald Airport via Townsville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 12m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,800
Flights from Cloncurry Airport to Emerald Airport via Mount Isa Airport, Townsville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,500
Flights from Cloncurry Airport to Emerald Airport via Townsville, Mackay, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,900
Flights from Mount Isa Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Mount Isa Airport to Emerald Airport via Townsville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $750–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Barcaldine to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–1,455
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $50–75
- AChoice
- $70–95
- Gold Class
- $1,161
- Heritage Class
- $1,455
Train from Cloncurry station to Townsville station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–2,914
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–120
- AChoice
- $140–190
- Gold Class
- $2,327
- Heritage Class
- $2,914
Train from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,580
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $80–110
- AChoice
- $130–170
- Gold Class
- $2,060
- Heritage Class
- $2,580
Train from Rockhampton to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–729
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $30–55
- AChoice
- $35–50
- Gold Class
- $582
- Heritage Class
- $729
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Cloncurry to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $140–220
Bus from Barcaldine to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $90–140
Bus from Cloncurry to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $140–220
Bus from Emerald to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
Bus from Cloncurry to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Emerald to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Cloncurry to Blackwater bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Barcaldine station.
Cloncurry to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cloncurry to Blackwater is 1019 km. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from Cloncurry to Blackwater.
There are eight+ hotels available in Blackwater.







