There are 6 ways to get from Proserpine to Blackwater by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Emerald Airport, bus
best- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane PPP - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Blackwaterbus
5h 52m$315–1,205Train
cheapest- Take the train from Proserpine to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Blackwatertrain Spirit of the Outback
10h 11m$33–2,397Bus
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus Longreach
10h 30m$98–224Drive 460.9 km
- Drive from Proserpine to Blackwatercar 460.9 km
6h 30m$88–127Fly to Rockhampton, bus
- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane PPP - ROK
- Take the bus from Rockhampton Grammar to Blackwaterbus
8h 54m$546–1,018Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Carmilabus
- Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Streetbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Blackwaterbus
11h 10m$107–177
Proserpine to Blackwater by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Proserpine to Blackwater is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Proserpine to Blackwater is to fly and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $310 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Proserpine to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Blackwater via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Proserpine to Blackwater. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Blackwater via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Proserpine and Blackwater is 440 km. The road distance is 460.9 km.
The best way to get from Proserpine to Blackwater without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs $30 - $2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Proserpine to Blackwater, including transfers.
Proserpine to Blackwater bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Proserpine station.
Proserpine to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.
The best way to get from Proserpine to Blackwater is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs $30 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Proserpine, QLD, Australia and Blackwater, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Proserpine to Blackwater via Rockhampton in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Proserpine to Blackwater via Rockhampton in around 10h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Proserpine to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–1,648
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–220
- AChoice
- $23–110
- Gold Class
- $1,316
- Heritage Class
- $1,648
Train from Rockhampton to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–729
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–190
- AChoice
- $10–50
- Gold Class
- $582
- Heritage Class
- $729
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $24–35
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $17–27
Bus from Proserpine to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–160
Bus from Rockhampton to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $40–70
Bus from Rockhampton Grammar to Blackwater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $40–70
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Proserpine to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Proserpine to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Proserpine to Blackwater bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Proserpine to Blackwater train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Proserpine to Blackwater is 461 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Proserpine to Blackwater.
There are eight+ hotels available in Blackwater.






