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

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There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast 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 Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain 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 52m
    $310–742

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Blackwatertrain train Spirit of the Outback
    16h 42m
    $92–3,102

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus bus
    17h 46m
    $173–301

  4. Drive 871.1 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Blackwatercar car 871.1 km
    10h 19m
    $156–226

  5. Train, fly to Rockhampton, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane BNE - ROK
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton Grammar to Blackwaterbus bus
    10h 2m
    $242–554

  6. Train, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain 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 54m
    $410–788

Gold Coast to Blackwater by tram and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration16h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 832.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Blackwater, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Blackwater via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 16h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Blackwater via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 17h 46m.

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