There are 4 ways to get from Broadbeach to Emerald by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, fly
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
4h 58m$268–650Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
18h 21m$46–3,402Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
20h 40m$166–360Drive 932.4 km
- Drive from Broadbeach to Emeraldcar 932.4 km
10h 33m$176–254
Broadbeach to Emerald by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Broadbeach to Emerald is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 10h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Broadbeach to Emerald is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $260 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Broadbeach to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue and arriving at Emerald via Surfers Paradise, Brisbane and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Broadbeach station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 and arriving at Emerald via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.
The distance between Broadbeach and Emerald is 761 km. The road distance is 932.4 km.
The best way to get from Broadbeach to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 18h 21m and costs $45 - $3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Broadbeach to Emerald, including transfers.
Broadbeach to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Broadbeach to Emerald train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Broadbeach to Emerald is to train which takes 18h 21m and costs $45 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 20h 40m.
What companies run services between Broadbeach, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 to Emerald via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 18h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue to Emerald via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, and Rockhampton in around 20h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–450
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–3,336
- 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
- $85–290
- AChoice
- $45–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–190
- Flexible
- $150–240
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
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Broadbeach to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Broadbeach to Emerald train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Broadbeach to Emerald is 932 km. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Broadbeach to Emerald.
There are 26+ hotels available in Emerald.