There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Yamba by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane EMD - CFS
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Yamba YHAbus
9h 7m$272–827Train, bus via Grafton
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain 32
- Take the bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to Coldstream St After River Stbus 380
22h 34m$79–3,530Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Yamba YHAbus
23h 54m$199–331Drive 1,107.6 km
- Drive from Emerald to Yambacar 1,107.6 km
12h 53m$199–287Train, bus
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Yamba YHAbus Sydney
23h 12m$97–3,435
Emerald to Yamba by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Yamba is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Yamba is to fly and bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $270 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Yamba. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Yamba YHA via Rockhampton George Street and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 54m.
The distance between Emerald and Yamba is 1053 km. The road distance is 1107.6 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Yamba without a car is to train and bus via Grafton which takes 22h 34m and costs $75 - $3,600.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Emerald to Yamba, including transfers.
Emerald to Yamba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Yamba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yamba is 1h ahead of Emerald. It is currently 2:20 PM in Emerald and 3:20 PM in Yamba.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Yamba is 1108 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Emerald to Yamba.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Yamba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Emerald to Yamba YHA via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane in around 23h 54m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Emerald to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–3,336
- 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
- $85–290
- AChoice
- $45–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Yamba YHA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to Coldstream St After River St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $22–35
- Advantage
- $21–35
- Flexible
- $15–24
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–95
Bus from Brisbane to Yamba YHA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to Coldstream St After River St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- 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/
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