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

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There are 9 ways to get from Sydney to Blackwater by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane SYD - EMD
    2. Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus bus
    7h 9m
    $328–935

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Blackwatertrain train Spirit of the Outback
    28h 52m
    $160–3,349

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus bus
    29h 46m
    $289–565

  4. Drive 1,429.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Blackwatercar car 1,429.7 km
    16h 25m
    $257–372

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Emerald Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane NTL - EMD
    3. Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus bus
    10h 19m
    $313–1,033

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Rockhampton, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane SYD - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton Grammar to Blackwaterbus bus
    10h 20m
    $289–648

  7. Fly Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane SYD - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Blackwatercar car
    9h 16m
    $658–1,582

  8. Train via Central Station

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Blackwatertrain train Spirit of the Outback
    28h 55m
    $160–3,349

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Blackwatertrain train Spirit of the Outback
    33h 42m
    $213–3,284

Sydney to Blackwater by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration28h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,282.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Blackwater, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Central Station to Blackwater via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 28h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Blackwater via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 29h 46m.

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