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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Atherton to Blackwater

Composite routes from Atherton to Blackwater

Cheapest
12 h 11 min
Car
1042 km.
from $57
Other
11 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
785 km.
from $432.64
23 h 45 min
786 km.
from $196.14
20 h 15 min
786 km.
from $1609.20
13 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
785 km.
from $259.04
23 h 49 min
786 km.
from $189.89

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 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
Bus from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$239.13

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Atherton to Smithfield
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91
Bus from Atherton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$26.09

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
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 Gordonvale to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
15h 29m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.61–$2,346.11
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 Atherton to Blackwater?

The cheapest way to get from Atherton to Blackwater is to bus which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 23h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Atherton to Blackwater is to bus and fly which takes 11h 15m and costs $228.26 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Atherton and Blackwater?

No, there is no direct bus from Atherton to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Atherton and arriving at Blackwater via Cairns Central Station and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.

How far is it from Atherton to Blackwater?

The distance between Atherton and Blackwater is 976 km. The road distance is 1070.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Atherton to Blackwater without a car is to train which takes 20h 15m and costs $130.43 - $3043.48 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Atherton to Blackwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Atherton to Blackwater bus from?

Atherton to Blackwater bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Atherton station.

Train or bus from Atherton to Blackwater?

The best way to get from Atherton to Blackwater is to train which takes 20h 15m and costs $130.43 - $3043.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 23h 45m.

Where does the Atherton to Blackwater bus arrive?

Atherton to Blackwater bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Atherton to Blackwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Atherton to Blackwater is 1071 km. It takes approximately 12h 27m to drive from Atherton 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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