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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)planeBNE - EMD
    4h 50m
    $266–648

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nambour to EmeraldtrainSpirit of the Outback
    16h 1m
    $42–3,002

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to RockhamptonbusCairns
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to EmeraldbusLongreach
    17h 42m
    $146–330

  4. Drive 798.2 km

    1. Drive from Caloundra to Emeraldcar798.2 km
    9h 31m
    $152–219

Caloundra to Emerald by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration16h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Emerald twice a week. Tickets cost $40–2,947 and the journey takes 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Emerald via Maroochydore and Rockhampton in around 17h 42m.

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