There are 7 ways to get from Emerald to Gunnedah by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly to Tamworth, bus
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane EMD - TMW
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus
6h 41m$355–1,070Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 223
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Stationtrain 243
34h$138–3,634Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Toowoombabus
- Take the bus from Toowoomba to Moreebus
- Take the bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus
25h 54m$276–611Train, bus
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Warwickbus
- Take the bus from Warwick to Moreebus
- Take the train from Moree Station to Gunnedah Stationtrain 244
27h 40m$173–3,675Drive 1,025.8 km
- Drive from Emerald to Gunnedahcar 1,025.8 km
11h 33m$186–269Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane EMD - DBO
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus
10h 14m$760–1,581Train, bus via Urunga
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Urungabus
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Stationbus Dt9
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus 362
34h 3m$231–3,594
Emerald to Gunnedah by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Gunnedah is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Gunnedah is to fly and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $350 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop via Rockhampton, Miles, Toowoomba and Moree Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Gunnedah Station via Roma Street Station, Maitland Station and Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.
The distance between Emerald and Gunnedah is 969 km. The road distance is 1025.8 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Gunnedah without a car is to bus which takes 25h 54m and costs $270 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Emerald to Gunnedah, including transfers.
Emerald to Gunnedah bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Gunnedah train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Gunnedah is to bus which takes 25h 54m and costs $270 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $3,700 and takes 34h.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Gunnedah, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Emerald to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop via Rockhampton, Miles, Toowoomba, Moree, and Moree Station, Coach Stop in around 25h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to Gunnedah Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Maitland Station, and Werris Creek Station in around 34h.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,600
Flights from Emerald Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
Flights from Emerald Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Emerald Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Emerald to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–3,336
- 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
- $85–290
- AChoice
- $45–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Moree Station to Gunnedah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
Train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–60
Train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $16–24
- First Class
- $22–35
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- 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
Bus from Rockhampton to Miles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–160
Bus from Miles to Toowoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $45–75
- Phone
- +61 (07) 4661 8333
- reservations@crisps.com.au
- Website
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Toowoomba to Moree
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–260
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Warwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Warwick to Moree
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Urunga
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Gunnedah bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Gunnedah is 1h ahead of Emerald. It is currently 3:15 AM in Emerald and 4:15 AM in Gunnedah.
Emerald to Gunnedah train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Gunnedah is 1026 km. It takes approximately 11h 33m to drive from Emerald to Gunnedah.
There are 13+ hotels available in Gunnedah.

















