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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Blackwater to Mackay

Composite routes from Blackwater to Mackay

Cheapest
5 h 10 min
Car
402 km.
from $22

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$760.87

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Emerald Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Blackwater to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$41.30
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$70.65
Bus from Blackwater to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$21.74

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$39.13
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmila
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$31.52
Bus from Carmila to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$20.65

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Rockhampton to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.33–$744.41
Train from Blackwater to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.98–$453.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Blackwater to Mackay is to drive which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackwater to Mackay is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Blackwater and Mackay?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackwater to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Blackwater and arriving at Mackay via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Blackwater and Mackay?

No, there is no direct train from Blackwater to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Blackwater and arriving at Mackay via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Blackwater to Mackay?

The distance between Blackwater and Mackay is 541 km. The road distance is 402.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Blackwater to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $52.17 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Blackwater to Mackay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackwater to Mackay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Blackwater to Mackay train from?

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

Train or bus from Blackwater to Mackay?

The best way to get from Blackwater to Mackay is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $52.17 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16.30 - $1304.35 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Blackwater to Mackay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackwater to Mackay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blackwater to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackwater to Mackay is 402 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Blackwater to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 76+ hotels available in Mackay. Prices start at $64.48 per night.
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