There are 4 ways to get from Calliope to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane GLT - EMD
3h 52m$470–1,495Drive 370.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Calliope to Emeraldcar 370.5 km
4h 20m$67–97Bus
- Take the bus from Benaraby to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm16
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
6h 52m$131–206Train
- Take the train from Gladstone to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
7h 23m$119–1,587
Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calliope to Emerald is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Calliope to Emerald is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $470 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Calliope to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Benaraby and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Calliope to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Emerald via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Calliope and Emerald is 336 km. The road distance is 370.5 km.
The best way to get from Calliope to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Calliope to Emerald, including transfers.
Calliope to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Benaraby station.
Calliope to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gladstone station.
The best way to get from Calliope to Emerald is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $470 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 6h 52m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $1,600 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Calliope, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Emerald Airport (EMD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Calliope to Emerald via Benaraby and Rockhampton in around 6h 52m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gladstone Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Gladstone to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,414
- 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
- $45–75
- AChoice
- $70–90
- Gold Class
- $1,129
- Heritage Class
- $1,414
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Benaraby to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Calliope to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Rockhampton George Street station.
Calliope to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Emerald station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calliope to Emerald is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Calliope to Emerald.
There are 26+ hotels available in Emerald.









