There are 6 ways to get from Emerald to Nowra by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane EMD - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain
8h 12m$334–885Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
35h 51m$201–3,626Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Nowrabus Pm2
41h 14m$344–654Drive 1,592.4 km
- Drive from Emerald to Nowracar 1,592.4 km
18h 30m$292–422Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane EMD - CBR
- Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Moss Vale Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Plbus
10h 24m$329–1,134Train, bus
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
39h 3m$236–3,576
Emerald to Nowra by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Nowra is to train which costs $200 - $3,700 and takes 35h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Nowra is to fly and train which takes 8h 12m and costs $330 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Nowra. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Nowra via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Nowra station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Bomaderry Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Kiama Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 51m.
The distance between Emerald and Nowra is 1346 km. The road distance is 1592.4 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Nowra without a car is to train which takes 35h 51m and costs $200 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Emerald to Nowra, including transfers.
Emerald to Nowra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Nowra train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Nowra is to train which takes 35h 51m and costs $200 - $3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 41h 14m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Nowra, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Emerald to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl - Stand 1 via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Kiama Station, Bomaderry Station, and Bomaderry Station in around 35h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Nowra via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, and Central Station in around 41h 14m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–850
Flights from Emerald Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane, Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550–850
Flights from Emerald Airport to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,500
Flights from Emerald Airport to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
Flights from Emerald Airport to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Goulburn Station to Moss Vale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $180–350
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Booking & Getting There
Emerald to Nowra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Nowra train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Nowra is 1592 km. It takes approximately 18h 30m to drive from Emerald to Nowra.
There are 1340+ hotels available in Nowra.







