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

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There are 6 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
    4h 52m
    $370–627

  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 Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    34h 50m
    $200–3,640

  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 Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    36h 13m
    $248–386

  4. Drive 1,544.3 km

    1. Drive from Emerald to Canberracar car 1,544.3 km
    17h 25m
    $274–395

  5. Train, bus via Sydney

    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 Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    35h 5m
    $200–3,640

  6. Train, bus via Brisbane

    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 Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    37h 50m
    $280–3,720

Emerald Airport (EMD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest 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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Canberra via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Sydney Central Station in around 36h 13m.

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