There are 6 ways to get from Emerald to Nimbin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane EMD - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain
8h 34m$316–914Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain 32
22h 37m$131–3,503Train, bus
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Nimbin Central Schoolbus 630
21h 45mBus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
22h 55m$176–270Drive 1,005.6 km
- Drive from Emerald to Nimbincar 1,005.6 km
11h 39m$183–264Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane EMD - CFS
- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Casino Stationtrain
13h 29m$300–1,104
Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Nimbin is to bus which costs $170 - $270 and takes 22h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Nimbin is to fly and train which takes 8h 34m and costs $310 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Nimbin. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Rockhampton George Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Nimbin station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Casino Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 37m.
The distance between Emerald and Nimbin is 920 km. The road distance is 1005.6 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Nimbin without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Emerald to Nimbin, including transfers.
Emerald to Nimbin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Nimbin train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Nimbin is to bus which takes 22h 55m and costs $170 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $3,500 and takes 22h 37m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Nimbin, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Emerald to Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 22h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Casino Station, Casino Station, Coach Bay, and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 22h 37m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–700
Flights from Emerald Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Flights from Emerald Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,400
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Emerald Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Roma Street Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Emerald to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- 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
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
Train from Emerald to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- 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
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 2 6677 9394
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Nimbin Central School
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.transportnsw.info
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Nimbin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Nimbin train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Nimbin is 1006 km. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Emerald to Nimbin.
There are 74+ hotels available in Nimbin.



















