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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Blackwater to Atherton

Composite routes from Blackwater to Atherton

Cheapest
12 h 10 min
Car
1042 km.
from $57
Other
10 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
786 km.
from $509.09
22 h 50 min
Bus, Train
785 km.
from $234.05
21 h 35 min
786 km.
from $1613.83
23 h 15 min
786 km.
from $196.92
23 h 29 min
786 km.
from $190.80

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Emerald Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$532.61

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Blackwater to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$21.74
Bus from Blackwater to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$41.30
Bus from Rockhampton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$239.13

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Atherton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
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 Rockhampton George Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Blackwater to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.98–$453.99
Train from Rockhampton to Gordonvale
Ave. Duration:
15h 46m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.61–$2,346.12
Train from Rockhampton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$2,396.41

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Blackwater to Atherton is to bus which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 23h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackwater to Atherton is to bus and fly which takes 10h 46m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Blackwater and Atherton?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackwater to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Blackwater and arriving at Atherton via Rockhampton George Street and Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.

How far is it from Blackwater to Atherton?

The distance between Blackwater and Atherton is 976 km. The road distance is 1042.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Blackwater to Atherton without a car is to train which takes 21h 35m and costs $130.43 - $3043.48 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Blackwater to Atherton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackwater to Atherton bus from?

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

Train or bus from Blackwater to Atherton?

The best way to get from Blackwater to Atherton is to train which takes 21h 35m and costs $130.43 - $3043.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 23h 15m.

Where does the Blackwater to Atherton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blackwater to Atherton?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackwater to Atherton is 1042 km. It takes approximately 12h 27m to drive from Blackwater to Atherton.

Where can I stay near Atherton?

There are 53+ hotels available in Atherton. Prices start at $80.99 per night.
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