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How to get fromMackay to Blackwater (Station)by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Blackwater (Station) by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Blackwatertrain train Spirit of the Outback
    8h 11m
    $74–1,945

  2. Drive 364.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackay to Blackwater (Station)car car 364.8 km
    4h 48m
    $65–94

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus bus Longreach
    8h 55m
    $90–194

  4. Fly to Emerald Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane MKY - EMD
    2. Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus bus
    5h 41m
    $490–922

  5. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus bus Longreach
    9h 13m
    $85–149

  6. Fly to Rockhampton, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane MKY - ROK
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Blackwatertrain train
    6h 48m
    $292–1,336

Mackay to Blackwater (Station) by train and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Blackwater (Station), QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Mackay to Blackwater (Station) via Rockhampton and Blackwater in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Blackwater via Rockhampton in around 8h 55m.

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