There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Blackwater by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, fly to Emerald Airport, bus
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus
6h 51m$335–697Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Blackwatertrain Spirit of the Outback
16h 42m$92–3,102Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus
17h 46m$167–275Drive 871.4 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Blackwatercar 871.4 km
10h 19m$160–231Train, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane BNE - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Blackwatercar
8h 54m$421–839
Gold Coast to Blackwater by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Blackwater is to train which costs $90 - $3,100 and takes 16h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Blackwater is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 51m and costs $330 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Blackwater via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Blackwater via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Blackwater is 832 km. The road distance is 871.4 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Blackwater without a car is to train which takes 16h 42m and costs $90 - $3,100.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Gold Coast to Blackwater, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Blackwater bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Blackwater train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Blackwater is to train which takes 16h 42m and costs $90 - $3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 17h 46m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Blackwater, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Blackwater via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 16h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Blackwater via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 17h 46m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–650
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Moranbah Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Moranbah Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $390–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–500
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–3,053
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $90–130
- AChoice
- $150–200
- Gold Class
- $2,438
- Heritage Class
- $3,053
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Emerald to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Flexible
- $26–45
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Flexible
- $26–45
Bus from Rockhampton to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–68
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $63–68
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Gold Coast to Blackwater bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Gold Coast to Blackwater train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Blackwater is 871 km. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Gold Coast to Blackwater.
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