There are 6 ways to get from Noosa Heads to Blackwater by train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cooroy to Blackwatertrain Spirit of the Outback
12h 52m$76–2,600Bus
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus Longreach
13h 24m$130–222Drive 691.5 km
- Drive from Noosa Heads to Blackwatercar 691.5 km
8h 24m$123–177Bus, train, fly to Emerald Airport
- Take the bus from Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza to Nambour stationbus
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus
8h 6m$298–738Bus, train
- Take the bus from Noosa Heads Junction to Mount Larcombus Pm16
- Take the train from Mount Larcom to Blackwatertrain Spirit of the Outback
15h 5m$112–1,107Bus, train, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza to Nambour stationbus
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane BNE - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Blackwatercar
10h 8m$404–786
Noosa Heads to Blackwater by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Noosa Heads to Blackwater is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Noosa Heads to Blackwater is to bus and train and fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $290 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Noosa Heads station to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Noosa Junction Station and arriving at Blackwater via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Noosa Heads to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Cooroy and arriving at Blackwater via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Noosa Heads and Blackwater is 710 km. The road distance is 691.5 km.
The best way to get from Noosa Heads to Blackwater without a car is to train which takes 12h 52m and costs $75 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 12h 52m to get from Noosa Heads to Blackwater, including transfers.
Noosa Heads to Blackwater bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.
Noosa Heads to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cooroy station.
The best way to get from Noosa Heads to Blackwater is to train which takes 12h 52m and costs $75 - $2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 13h 24m.
What companies run services between Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia and Blackwater, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cooroy to Blackwater twice a week. Tickets cost $75–2,564 and the journey takes 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noosa Junction Station to Blackwater via Rockhampton and Rockhampton in around 13h 24m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–700
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Moranbah Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Moranbah Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $370–450
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cooroy to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–2,564
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $75–110
- AChoice
- $120–170
- Gold Class
- $2,047
- Heritage Class
- $2,564
Train from Mount Larcom to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,005
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $802
- Heritage Class
- $1,005
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- 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
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Noosa Heads Junction to Mount Larcom
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Noosa Heads to Blackwater bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Noosa Heads to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Blackwater station.
Yes, the driving distance between Noosa Heads to Blackwater is 692 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Noosa Heads to Blackwater.
There are seven+ hotels available in Blackwater.














