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

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

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane TSV - EMD
    7h 16m
    $547–877

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Mater Health Servicesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain train
    18h 3m
    $88–3,754

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    18h 55m
    $171–397

  4. Drive 477.8 km

    1. Drive from Charters Towers to Emeraldcar car 477.8 km
    5h 29m
    $91–131

  5. Bus via Saint Lawrence

    1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Mater Health Servicesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Saint Lawrencebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Lawrence to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    19h 53m
    $189–299

Charters Towers to Emerald by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration18h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Charters Towers, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Charters Towers All Souls School to Emerald via Townsville and Rockhampton in around 18h 55m.

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