There are 4 ways to get from Charleville to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, 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 Charleville Airport (CTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane CTL - EMD
4h 26m$568–1,494Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Charleville to Barcaldinebus Mount Isa
- Take the train from Barcaldine to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
13h 26m$83–1,335Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charleville to Barcaldinebus Mount Isa
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Emeraldbus Rockhampton
10h 33m$117–245Drive 532.5 km
- Drive from Charleville to Emeraldcar 532.5 km
6h 10m$100–145
Charleville to Emerald by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleville to Emerald is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Charleville to Emerald is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $550 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleville to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Charleville and arriving at Emerald via Barcaldine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Charleville and Emerald is 377 km. The road distance is 532.5 km.
The best way to get from Charleville to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 10h 33m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Charleville to Emerald, including transfers.
Charleville to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Charleville station.
The best way to get from Charleville to Emerald is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $550 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 10h 33m.
Charleville to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Barcaldine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleville to Emerald is 532 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Charleville to Emerald.
What companies run services between Charleville, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Regional Express and Qantas fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleville to Emerald via Barcaldine and Barcaldine in around 10h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Charleville Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,500
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Barcaldine to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $16–1,172
- 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
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $16–75
- Gold Class
- $936
- Heritage Class
- $1,172
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Charleville to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $85–140
Bus from Barcaldine to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $65–110
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