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

The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Caloundra is to bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 16h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Emerald to Caloundra is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs $260 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Emerald and Caloundra?

No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Caloundra station via Rockhampton George Street and Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.

How far is it from Emerald to Caloundra?

The distance between Emerald and Caloundra is 761 km. The road distance is 797.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Emerald to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 15h 47m and costs $40 - $3,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Emerald to Caloundra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Caloundra bus from?

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

Train or bus from Emerald to Caloundra?

The best way to get from Emerald to Caloundra is to train which takes 15h 47m and costs $40 - $3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 16h 2m.

Where does the Emerald to Caloundra bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Emerald to Caloundra?

Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Caloundra is 797 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Emerald to Caloundra.

Where can I stay near Caloundra?

There are 1430+ hotels available in Caloundra.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Caloundra by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane EMD - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
5h 2m
$267–647
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Emerald to Nambourtrain Spirit of the Outback
15h 47m
$44–2,948
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm19
16h 2m
$135–222
Drive 797.1 km
1. Drive from Emerald to Caloundracar 797.1 km
9h 31m
$152–219

Emerald to Caloundra by train and bus

2Weekly Services

15h 47mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 761 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Emerald to Nambour twice a week. Tickets cost $40–2,947 and the journey takes 13h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Caloundra station via Rockhampton George Street and Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library in around 16h 2m.

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