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

The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Mooloolaba is to bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 15h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Emerald to Mooloolaba is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs $260 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Emerald and Mooloolaba?

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 24m.

How far is it from Emerald to Mooloolaba?

The distance between Emerald and Mooloolaba is 770 km. The road distance is 789 km.

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

The best way to get from Emerald to Mooloolaba without a car is to train which takes 15h 5m and costs $40 - $3,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Emerald to Mooloolaba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Mooloolaba bus from?

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

Train or bus from Emerald to Mooloolaba?

The best way to get from Emerald to Mooloolaba is to train which takes 15h 5m and costs $40 - $3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 15h 24m.

Where does the Emerald to Mooloolaba bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Emerald to Mooloolaba?

Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Mooloolaba is 789 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Emerald to Mooloolaba.

Where can I stay near Mooloolaba?

There are 1812+ hotels available in Mooloolaba.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)EMD - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
5h
$268–748
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Emerald to NambourSpirit of the Outback
15h 5m
$44–2,948
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emerald to RockhamptonRockhampton
2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Maroochydore Sixth AvenuePm19
15h 24m
$135–222
Drive 789 km
1. Drive from Emerald to Mooloolaba789 km
9h 27m
$154–222

Emerald to Mooloolaba by train and bus

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15h 5mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 770.4 km
Duration: 5h

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 24m.

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