What is the cheapest way to get from Emerald to Brisbane?

The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Brisbane is to bus which costs $150 - $240 and takes 16h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Emerald to Brisbane?

The fastest way to get from Emerald to Brisbane is to fly which takes 2h and costs $250 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Emerald and Brisbane?

No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Brisbane Roma Street via Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Emerald and Brisbane?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Emerald and arriving at Roma Street. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 16h 7m.

How far is it from Emerald to Brisbane?

The distance between Emerald and Brisbane is 673 km. The road distance is 874.2 km.

How do I travel from Emerald to Brisbane without a car?

The best way to get from Emerald to Brisbane without a car is to train which takes 16h 7m and costs $95 - $3,400.

How long does it take to get from Emerald to Brisbane?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Emerald to Brisbane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Brisbane bus from?

Emerald to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Brisbane train from?

Emerald to Brisbane train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.

Train, bus or fly from Emerald to Brisbane?

The best way to get from Emerald to Brisbane is to fly which takes 2h and costs $250 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $3,400 and takes 16h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Emerald to Brisbane bus arrive?

Emerald to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Where does the Emerald to Brisbane train arrive?

Emerald to Brisbane train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Emerald to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Brisbane is 874 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Emerald to Brisbane.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2331+ hotels available in Brisbane.

Emerald to Brisbane - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Brisbane by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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
1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane EMD - BNE
2h
$255–506
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
16h 7m
$95–3,336
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
16h 50m
$153–236
Drive 874.2 km
1. Drive from Emerald to Brisbanecar 874.2 km
9h 56m
$156–226

Emerald to Brisbane by train

2Weekly Trains

16h 7mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 673.4 km
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Emerald to Roma Street twice a week. Tickets cost $95–3,336 and the journey takes 16h 7m.

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