There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Emerald by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane CBR - EMD
6h 28m$371–627Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
34h 42m$198–3,706Bus, train via Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
34h 51m$306–3,829Drive 1,542.2 km
- Drive from Canberra to Emeraldcar 1,542.2 km
17h 21m$275–397Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
36h 29m$238–411
Canberra to Emerald by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Emerald is to bus which costs $230 - $420 and takes 36h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Emerald is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $370 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Emerald via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 29m.
The distance between Canberra and Emerald is 1324 km. The road distance is 1542.2 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Emerald without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 42m and costs $190 - $3,800.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Canberra to Emerald, including transfers.
Canberra to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Emerald is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $370 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $420 and takes 36h 29m.
Canberra to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Emerald is 1542 km. It takes approximately 17h 21m to drive from Canberra to Emerald.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Emerald Airport (EMD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Emerald via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 36h 29m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,400
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,400
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Adelaide, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–850
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–900
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- 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
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- 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
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–250
- Flexible
- $210–310
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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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