There are 4 ways to get from Fortitude Valley to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)BNE - EMD
2h 55m$276–746Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street to EmeraldSpirit of the Outback
16h 33m$46–3,400Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to RockhamptonTownsville / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to EmeraldLongreach
18h 12m$146–330Drive 876 km
- Drive from Fortitude Valley to Emerald876 km
9h 56m$172–248
Fortitude Valley to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fortitude Valley to Emerald is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Fortitude Valley to Emerald is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $270 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Fortitude Valley to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Brunswick Street Stop 202 near Wickham St and arriving at Emerald via Brisbane and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Fortitude Valley station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.
The distance between Fortitude Valley and Emerald is 672 km. The road distance is 876 km.
The best way to get from Fortitude Valley to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 16h 33m and costs $45 - $3,400.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Fortitude Valley to Emerald, including transfers.
Fortitude Valley to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Fortitude Valley to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Fortitude Valley to Emerald is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $270 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $3,400 and takes 16h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 18h 12m.
What companies run services between Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Emerald twice a week. Tickets cost $45–3,336 and the journey takes 15h 26m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- 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
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–190
- Flexible
- $150–240
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
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Fortitude Valley to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Fortitude Valley to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Emerald station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fortitude Valley to Emerald is 876 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Fortitude Valley to Emerald.
There are 27+ hotels available in Emerald.