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

The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Helensvale is to bus which costs $170 - $270 and takes 19h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Emerald to Helensvale is to fly and train which takes 3h 22m and costs $260 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Emerald and Helensvale?

No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Helensvale station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Helensvale station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

How far is it from Emerald to Helensvale?

The distance between Emerald and Helensvale is 742 km. The road distance is 915.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Emerald to Helensvale without a car is to train which takes 17h 30m and costs $45 - $3,400.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Emerald to Helensvale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Helensvale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Emerald to Helensvale train from?

Emerald to Helensvale train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.

Train or bus from Emerald to Helensvale?

The best way to get from Emerald to Helensvale is to train which takes 17h 30m and costs $45 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 19h 28m.

Where does the Emerald to Helensvale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Emerald to Helensvale train arrive?

Emerald to Helensvale train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Emerald to Helensvale?

Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Helensvale is 916 km. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Emerald to Helensvale.

Where can I stay near Helensvale?

There are 2217+ hotels available in Helensvale.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Emerald and Helensvale?

No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Helensvale. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive CLOSED until 27-02-26 via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 28m.

There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Helensvale 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 International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
3h 22m
$268–649
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
17h 30m
$48–3,336
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus
19h 28m
$171–262
Drive 915.7 km
1. Drive from Emerald to Helensvalecar 915.7 km
10h 17m
$173–250

Emerald to Helensvale by train

2Weekly Trains

17h 30mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 742.3 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Emerald to Helensvale station, platform 1 via Roma Street in around 17h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive CLOSED until 27-02-26 via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Southport, and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre in around 19h 28m.

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