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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Blackwater

Composite routes from Townsville to Blackwater

Cheapest
8 h 1 min
Car
689 km.
from $37
Other
6 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
525 km.
from $465.93
13 h 31 min
524 km.
from $1060.57
14 h 40 min
524 km.
from $177.41
7 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
525 km.
from $281.47
15 h 50 min
524 km.
from $103.04

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$336.96–$1,032.61
Plane from Townsville Airport to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$597.83

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Plane from Townsville Airport to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$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 Townsville to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$163.04
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 Townsville to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.26–$76.09
Bus from Townsville to Saint
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.39–$59.78
Bus from Saint Lawrence to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$27.17

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
9h 39m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$1,607.32
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 Townsville to Blackwater?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Blackwater is to bus via Saint Lawrence which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 15h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Blackwater?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Blackwater is to fly and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $239.13 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Blackwater?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Blackwater via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Blackwater?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Blackwater via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

How far is it from Townsville to Blackwater?

The distance between Townsville and Blackwater is 587 km. The road distance is 689 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Blackwater without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Blackwater without a car is to train which takes 13h 31m and costs $28.26 - $2065.22 .

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Blackwater?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Townsville to Blackwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Blackwater bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Townsville to Blackwater train from?

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

Train or bus from Townsville to Blackwater?

The best way to get from Townsville to Blackwater is to train which takes 13h 31m and costs $28.26 - $2065.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $206.52 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Townsville to Blackwater bus arrive?

Townsville to Blackwater bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Where does the Townsville to Blackwater train arrive?

Townsville to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Blackwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Blackwater is 689 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Townsville 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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