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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Blackwater

Composite routes from Cairns to Blackwater

Cheapest
11 h 55 min
Car
1028 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

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
6h 37m
Every day
$315.22–$978.26
Virgin Australia
Website
7h 5m
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$195.65–$652.17
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
45 min
Once daily
$10.87–$21.74
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
16h 50m
Once daily
$70.65–$103.26
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
15h 55m
4 times a week
$33.70–$2,396.41
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

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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