There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Caboolture by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)EMD - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3
2h 48m$277–747Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to CabooltureSpirit of the Outback
14h 59m$40–3,149Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to RockhamptonRockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Burpengary Bruce HighwayPm19
17h 10m$145–232Drive 826.7 km
- Drive from Emerald to Caboolture826.7 km
9h 49m$163–235
Emerald to Caboolture by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Caboolture is to bus which costs $140 - $240 and takes 17h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Caboolture is to fly and train which takes 2h 48m and costs $270 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Caboolture station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Caboolture station, stop B via Rockhampton George Street and Eastern Service Rd at Creek Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Emerald and arriving at Caboolture. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 14h 59m.
The distance between Emerald and Caboolture is 710 km. The road distance is 826.7 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Caboolture without a car is to train which takes 14h 59m and costs $40 - $3,200.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Emerald to Caboolture, including transfers.
Emerald to Caboolture bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Caboolture train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Caboolture is to train which takes 14h 59m and costs $40 - $3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 17h 10m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Caboolture, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Emerald to Caboolture twice a week. Tickets cost $40–3,149 and the journey takes 14h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Caboolture station, stop B via Rockhampton George Street, Burpengary Bruce Highway, and Eastern Service Rd at Creek Road in around 17h 10m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Emerald to Caboolture
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–3,149
- 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
- $85–280
- AChoice
- $40–200
- Gold Class
- $2,514
- Heritage Class
- $3,149
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–95
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Burpengary Bruce Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Caboolture bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Caboolture train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Caboolture station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Caboolture is 827 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Emerald to Caboolture.
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