What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Blacks Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Blacks Beach is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Blacks Beach?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Blacks Beach is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Blacks Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Blacks Beach. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Mackay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Blacks Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Blacks Beach. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Mackay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Townsville to Blacks Beach?

The distance between Townsville and Blacks Beach is 389 km. The road distance is 394.2 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Blacks Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Blacks Beach without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $100 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Blacks Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Townsville to Blacks Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Blacks Beach bus from?

Townsville to Blacks Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Blacks Beach train from?

Townsville to Blacks Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train or bus from Townsville to Blacks Beach?

The best way to get from Townsville to Blacks Beach is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $100 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Townsville to Blacks Beach bus arrive?

Townsville to Blacks Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mackay station.

Where does the Townsville to Blacks Beach train arrive?

Townsville to Blacks Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Mackay station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Blacks Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Blacks Beach is 394 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Townsville to Blacks Beach.

Where can I stay near Blacks Beach?

There are 99+ hotels available in Blacks Beach.

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Blacks Beach by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Townsville to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
5h 11m
$109–1,460
Drive 394.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Townsville to Blacks Beachcar 394.2 km
4h 44m
$71–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mackaybus Brisbane
6h 30m
$110–214
Fly, line 307 bus
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY)plane TSV - MKY
2. Take the bus from Caneland station, stop A to Bourke St at Belbin Streetbus
3h 57m
Bus via Mackay
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
6h 43m
$118–174

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY) flights

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Distance: 389.5 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Blacks Beach, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Mackay 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–1,386 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Mackay 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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