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How to get fromEmerald to Canberraby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Canberra by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane EMD - CBR
    5h 52m
    $320–977

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    35h 13m
    $167–3,680

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    38h 56m
    $339–656

  4. Drive 1,543.5 km

    1. Drive from Emerald to Canberracar car 1,543.5 km
    17h 24m
    $291–420

  5. Train, bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    38h 59m
    $240–3,618

Emerald to Canberra by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration35h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Canberra via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, and Central Station in around 38h 56m.

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