There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Tree of Knowledge by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Emerald to BarcaldineLongreach
3h 50m$50–110Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to BarcaldineSpirit of the Outback
7h 9m$16–1,172Drive 309.8 km
- Drive from Emerald to Tree of Knowledge309.8 km
3h 45m$61–87Fly
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)EMD - BCI
15h 36m$509–1,522
Emerald to Tree of Knowledge by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Tree of Knowledge is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Tree of Knowledge is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $60 - $90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Emerald and arriving at Barcaldine. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Emerald and arriving at Barcaldine. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Emerald and Tree of Knowledge is 312 km. The road distance is 309.8 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Tree of Knowledge without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $50 - $110.
The bus from Emerald to Barcaldine takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Emerald to Tree of Knowledge bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Tree of Knowledge train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Tree of Knowledge is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $1,200 and takes 7h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $1,600 and takes 15h 36m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Tree of Knowledge, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Emerald to Barcaldine twice a week. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Emerald to Barcaldine twice a week. Tickets cost $16–1,172 and the journey takes 7h 9m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Barcaldine Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,500
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Emerald to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $16–1,172
- 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
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $16–75
- Gold Class
- $936
- Heritage Class
- $1,172
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $65–110
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Tree of Knowledge bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Barcaldine station.
Emerald to Tree of Knowledge train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Barcaldine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Tree of Knowledge is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Emerald to Tree of Knowledge.
There are four+ hotels available in Tree of Knowledge.