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

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

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane EMD - MEL
    5h 43m
    $391–755

  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 52m
    $271–3,831

  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 Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus
    46h 25m
    $365–650

  4. Drive  1,952 km

    1. Drive from Emerald to Sunshinecar car 1,952 km
    21h 30m
    $353–510

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane EMD - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Sunshine Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $375–1,439

  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 21h
    $2,707–7,042

Emerald to Sunshine by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration43h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,622.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Sunshine, VIC, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to Sunshine Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, and Footscray Station in around 43h 52m.

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