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

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There are 5 ways to get from Helensvale 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
    5h 58m
    $324–695

  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
    15h 53m
    $90–3,100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Boggo Road station, platform 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus bus
    18h 18m
    $142–232

  4. Drive  858 km

    1. Drive from Helensvale to Blackwatercar car 858 km
    10h 7m
    $157–227

  5. 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
    $410–837

Helensvale to Blackwater by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration15h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 817.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Blackwater, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Blackwater via Roma Street in around 15h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Blackwater via Boggo Road station, platform 4, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 18h 18m.

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