How to Travel from
Cairns to Blackwater
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Cairns, Australia → Blackwater, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Blackwater
Composite routes from Cairns to Blackwater
Cheapest
12 h 6 min
Car
1034 km.
from $56
Other
8 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
807 km.
from $411.75
19 h 47 min
808 km.
from $1466.26
20 h 40 min
808 km.
from $262.26
10 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
807 km.
from $235.55
20 h 45 min
808 km.
from $116.28
Route Navigator Cairns - Blackwater
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 10 м
10 м
Keep right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 73 м
73 м
Turn sharp right onto Florence Street
Florence Street, 17 м
17 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 1 km 277 м
1 km 277 м
Keep right onto Kenny Street
Kenny Street, 18 м
18 м
Keep left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 367 м
367 м
Turn right onto Comport Street
Comport Street, 3 km 458 м
3 km 458 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive on ramp and take A1 toward Innisfail
Ray Jones Drive on ramp, Innisfail, A1, 80 km 570 м
80 km 570 м
Continue onto Palmerston Drive
Palmerston Drive, 3 km 981 м
3 km 981 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto River Avenue
River Avenue, 1 km 86 м
1 km 86 м
Continue onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 91 km 378 м
91 km 378 м
Turn slight left onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 2 km 433 м
2 km 433 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 145 km 445 м
145 km 445 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway and take 14 toward City
Bruce Highway, City, 14, 5 km 366 м
5 km 366 м
Keep left onto Woolcock Road
Woolcock Road, 6 km 252 м
6 km 252 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 753 м
1 km 753 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 2 km 591 м
2 km 591 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 1 km 213 м
1 km 213 м
Turn left onto Palmerston Street
Palmerston Street, 1 km 885 м
1 km 885 м
Turn right onto Kings Road
Kings Road, 1 km 874 м
1 km 874 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Balls Lane
Balls Lane, 1 km 768 м
1 km 768 м
Continue
14 м
14 м
Turn right onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 107 м
2 km 107 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 675 м
2 km 675 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, 3 km 559 м
3 km 559 м
Keep left onto 17 and take A6 toward Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, A6, 1 km 1 м
1 km 1 м
Continue onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 193 м
193 м
Continue onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 120 km 634 м
120 km 634 м
Keep left onto New Queen Road
New Queen Road, 2 km 891 м
2 km 891 м
Continue onto Norman Dungavell Road
Norman Dungavell Road, 6 km 808 м
6 km 808 м
Turn left onto Gregory Developmental Road
Gregory Developmental Road, 366 km 806 м
366 km 806 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gregory Highway
Gregory Highway, 106 km 71 м
106 km 71 м
Turn left onto Clermont Street
Clermont Street, 1 km 828 м
1 km 828 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Clermont Street
Clermont Street, 75 km 528 м
75 km 528 м
Turn left onto Mackenzie Street
Mackenzie Street, 416 м
416 м
Turn right onto Taurus Street
Taurus Street, 350 м
350 м
Turn left onto Myrtle Street
Myrtle Street, 90 м
90 м
Turn right onto Bottletree Avenue
Bottletree Avenue, 35 м
35 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$978.26
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$521.74
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Bus operators
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Emerald to Blackwater
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$21.74
Bus from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$239.13
Bus from Rockhampton to Blackwater
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$41.30
Bus from Rockhampton Grammar to Blackwater
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$23.91–$41.30
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$2,396.41
Train from Rockhampton to Blackwater
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.98–$453.99
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Blackwater?
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Blackwater is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 20h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Blackwater?
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Blackwater is to fly and bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $217.39 - $652.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Blackwater?
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Blackwater via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
Is there a direct train between Cairns and Blackwater?
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Blackwater via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.
How far is it from Cairns to Blackwater?
The distance between Cairns and Blackwater is 873 km. The road distance is 1034.3 km.
How do I travel from Cairns to Blackwater without a car?
The best way to get from Cairns to Blackwater without a car is to train which takes 19h 47m and costs $39.13 - $2934.78 .
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Blackwater?
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Cairns to Blackwater, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Blackwater bus from?
Cairns to Blackwater bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Where do I catch the Cairns to Blackwater train from?
Cairns to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Train or bus from Cairns to Blackwater?
The best way to get from Cairns to Blackwater is to train which takes 19h 47m and costs $39.13 - $2934.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $282.61 and takes 20h 40m.
Where does the Cairns to Blackwater bus arrive?
Cairns to Blackwater bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Where does the Cairns to Blackwater train arrive?
Cairns to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Can I drive from Cairns to Blackwater?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Blackwater is 1034 km. It takes approximately 12h 22m to drive from Cairns to Blackwater.
Where can I stay near Blackwater?
There are six+ hotels available in Blackwater. Prices start at $52.95 per night.
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