There are 3 ways to get from Gladstone to Blackwater by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Gladstone to Rockhamptonbus Townsville / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus Longreach
5h 15m$68–119Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gladstone to Blackwatertrain Spirit of the Outback
5h 22m$40–1,131Drive 291.6 km
- Drive from Gladstone to Blackwatercar 291.6 km
3h 25m$52–75
Gladstone to Blackwater by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gladstone to Blackwater is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Gladstone to Blackwater is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Gladstone to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Blackwater via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gladstone and arriving at Blackwater. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Gladstone and Blackwater is 306 km. The road distance is 291.6 km.
The best way to get from Gladstone to Blackwater without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Gladstone to Blackwater, including transfers.
Gladstone to Blackwater bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Gladstone station.
Gladstone to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gladstone station.
The best way to get from Gladstone to Blackwater is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $1,200 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Gladstone, QLD, Australia and Blackwater, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gladstone to Blackwater via Rockhampton in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Gladstone to Blackwater twice a week. Tickets cost $40–1,131 and the journey takes 5h 22m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Gladstone to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,131
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $55–75
- Gold Class
- $903
- Heritage Class
- $1,131
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Gladstone to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
Bus from Rockhampton to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $50–75
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More Questions & Answers
Gladstone to Blackwater bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Gladstone to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Blackwater station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gladstone to Blackwater is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Gladstone to Blackwater.
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