There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Blackall by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane MEL - BKQ
6h 34m$275–749Train to Avalon Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane AVV - BKQ
11h 17m$269–1,033Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Blackallbus
42h 8m$417–891Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Blackallbus
42h 18m$317–857Drive 1,721.1 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Blackallcar 1,721.1 km
18h 49m$312–450Bus via Cabramatta
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Blackallbus
47h 16m$350–638Train, bus via Barcaldine
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Barcaldinetrain
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Blackallbus
2d 4h$327–5,137
Melbourne to Blackall by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Blackall is to drive which costs $310 - $450 and takes 18h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Blackall is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $270 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Blackall. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Blackall via Central Station, King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 8m.
The distance between Melbourne and Blackall is 1498 km. The road distance is 1721.1 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Blackall without a car is to bus which takes 42h 8m and costs $410 - $900.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Melbourne to Blackall, including transfers.
Melbourne to Blackall bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Blackall is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $270 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $900 and takes 42h 8m.
Melbourne to Blackall bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Blackall is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 10:04 PM in Melbourne and 9:04 PM in Blackall.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Blackall, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Blackall Airport (BKQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Blackall via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 42h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Blackall Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Blackall Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Blackall Airport via Newcastle, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Avalon Airport to Blackall Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Avalon Airport to Blackall Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $220–240
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $220–240
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–4,507
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $130–170
- AChoice
- $220–290
- Gold Class
- $3,599
- Heritage Class
- $4,507
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
Bus from Brisbane to Blackall
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–370
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $190–370
Bus from Brisbane to Blackall
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–370
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $190–370
Bus from Brisbane to Blackall
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–370
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $190–370
Bus from Barcaldine to Blackall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–50
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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