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

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There are 6 ways to get from Emerald to Melbourne by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane EMD - MEL
    5h 16m
    $336–589

  2. Train via Sydney

    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 train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    43h 7m
    $182–3,835

  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 Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus bus
    45h 50m
    $274–416

  4. Drive 1,943.7 km

    1. Drive from Emerald to Melbournecar car 1,943.7 km
    21h 46m
    $369–533

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane EMD - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    8h 11m
    $296–1,239

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2d 20h
    $3,348–7,836

Emerald to Melbourne by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration43h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to Southern Cross via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 43h 7m.

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