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How to get fromDarwin to Emeraldby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Emerald by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Emerald Airport (EMD)planeDRW - EMD
    12h 11m
    $478–1,322

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus
    5. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
    4d 21h
    $2,863–6,821

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
    4d 22h
    $4,814–11,665

  4. Drive 2,662.2 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Emeraldcar2,662.2 km
    26h 24m
    $508–734

Darwin to Emerald by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,863Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Airnorth fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 4 times a day.

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