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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

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane DRW - EMD
    11h 56m
    $493–1,828

  2. Drive  2,662 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darwin to Emeraldcar car 2,662 km
    26h 22m
    $481–694

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    4d 20h
    $2,699–14,339

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    4d 22h
    $4,826–19,369

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$470Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,231.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 56m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 3 times a day.

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