There are 7 ways to get from Emerald to Hughenden by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train
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Fly to Townsville Airport, drive
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)EMD - TSV
- Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Hughenden
9h 4m$528–881Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Take the train from Townsville station to Hughenden station
24h 33m$69–5,111Bus via Cloncurry (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Emerald to Ilfracombe
- Take the bus from Ilfracombe to Cloncurry
- Take the bus from Cloncurry to Hughenden
18h 39m$214–459Bus, train
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railway
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Take the train from Townsville station to Hughenden station
22h 31m$104–4,190Drive 716.7 km
- Drive from Emerald to Hughenden716.7 km
8h 7m$136–196Fly to Hughenden Airport
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)EMD - HGD
15h 48m$324–941Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Saint Lawrence
- Take the bus from Saint Lawrence to Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Hughenden
22h 45m$214–376
Emerald to Hughenden by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Hughenden is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Hughenden is to drive which takes 8h 7m and costs $130 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Hughenden. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Hughenden via Ilfracombe and Cloncurry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Hughenden station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Hughenden station via Rockhampton and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 33m.
The distance between Emerald and Hughenden is 893 km. The road distance is 716.7 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Hughenden without a car is to bus via Cloncurry which takes 18h 39m and costs $210 - $460.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Emerald to Hughenden, including transfers.
Emerald to Hughenden bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Hughenden train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Hughenden is to bus via Cloncurry which takes 18h 39m and costs $210 - $460. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $320 - $950 and takes 15h 48m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $5,500 and takes 24h 33m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Hughenden, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Emerald to Hughenden via Ilfracombe and Cloncurry in around 18h 39m. Alternatively, Virgin Australia, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Hughenden Airport (HGD) 4 times a week.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–750
Flights from Emerald Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–750
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Emerald Airport to Hughenden Airport via Brisbane, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 51m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,600
Flights from Emerald Airport to Hughenden Airport via Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480–800
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–2,580
- 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
- $85–260
- AChoice
- $35–170
- Gold Class
- $2,060
- Heritage Class
- $2,580
Train from Townsville station to Hughenden station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $20–1,453
- 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
- $85–210
- AChoice
- $20–95
- Gold Class
- $1,161
- Heritage Class
- $1,453
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–1,012
- 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
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $14–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Ilfracombe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $85–130
Bus from Ilfracombe to Cloncurry
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $85–120
- Advantage
- $100–150
- Flexible
- $120–190
Bus from Cloncurry to Hughenden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–110
- Flexible
- $85–140
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
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 Townsville to Hughenden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $80–130
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Saint Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Saint Lawrence to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Hughenden bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Ilfracombe station.
Emerald to Hughenden train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Hughenden is 717 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Emerald to Hughenden.






