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

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Emerald by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Emerald Airport (EMD)planeCBR - EMD
    6h 8m
    $281–877

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
    35h 2m
    $166–3,744

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus
    4. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
    36h 33m
    $327–725

  4. Drive 1,541.4 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Emeraldcar1,541.4 km
    17h 16m
    $293–423

  5. Bus, train via Sydney Airport (SYD)

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
    38h 32m
    $238–3,678

Canberra to Emerald by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration35h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Emerald via Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Brisbane, and Rockhampton in around 36h 33m.

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