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How to get fromAdelaide to Emeraldby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane ADL - EMD
    6h 32m
    $313–877

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    2d 6h
    $378–827

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    3d
    $2,286–16,391

  4. Drive 2,008.2 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Emeraldcar car 2,008.2 km
    21h 59m
    $357–515

Adelaide to Emerald by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$2,286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,583.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Emerald Airport (EMD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Emerald via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 2d 6h.

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