There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Blackwater by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Blackwatertrain Spirit of the Outback
8h 8m$74–1,945Drive 365.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Mackay to Blackwatercar 365.7 km
4h 49m$66–95Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus Longreach
8h 55m$90–194Fly to Emerald Airport, bus
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane MKY - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus
5h 41m$497–935Bus via Mackay
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus Longreach
9h 13m$88–152Fly to Rockhampton, bus
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane MKY - ROK
- Take the bus from Rockhampton Grammar to Blackwaterbus
6h 2m$305–669
Mackay to Blackwater by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Blackwater is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Blackwater is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Blackwater via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Blackwater via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Mackay and Blackwater is 515 km. The road distance is 365.7 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Blackwater without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $70 - $2,000.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Mackay to Blackwater, including transfers.
Mackay to Blackwater bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Blackwater is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $70 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Blackwater, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Mackay to Blackwater via Rockhampton in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Blackwater via Rockhampton in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $450–900
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–900
Flights from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–650
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,195
- 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
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
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 Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
Bus from Rockhampton to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $50–75
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 Rockhampton to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $50–75
Bus from Rockhampton Grammar to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $50–75
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Mackay to Blackwater bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Mackay to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Blackwater is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Mackay to Blackwater.
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