There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)EMD - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 2 to Landsborough station, platform 1
4h 17m$267–697Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to NambourSpirit of the Outback
14h 53m$44–2,948Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to RockhamptonRockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Maroochydore Sixth AvenuePm19
15h 18m$135–222Drive 788.8 km
- Drive from Emerald to Mooloolaba788.8 km
9h 27m$151–218
Emerald to Mooloolaba by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Mooloolaba is to bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 15h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Mooloolaba is to fly and train which takes 4h 17m and costs $260 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Mooloolaba. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Walan St near Smith St via Rockhampton George Street and Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.
The distance between Emerald and Mooloolaba is 770 km. The road distance is 788.8 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Mooloolaba without a car is to train which takes 14h 53m and costs $40 - $3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Emerald to Mooloolaba, including transfers.
Emerald to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Mooloolaba is to train which takes 14h 53m and costs $40 - $3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 15h 18m.
Emerald to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Mooloolaba is 789 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Emerald to Mooloolaba.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Emerald to Nambour twice a week. Tickets cost $40–2,947 and the journey takes 13h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Walan St near Smith St via Rockhampton George Street and Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library in around 15h 18m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–490
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 2 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Emerald to Nambour
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–2,947
- 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
- $85–270
- AChoice
- $40–190
- Gold Class
- $2,353
- Heritage Class
- $2,947
- 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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