There are 8 ways to get from Gunnedah to Emerald by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Tamworth, fly
best- Take the bus from Somerton Rest Area, Oxley Hwy to Peel High Schoolbus
- Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane TMW - EMD
8h 22m$328–1,137Drive 1,025.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Gunnedah to Emeraldcar 1,025.9 km
11h 33m$186–268Train, bus
- Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Moree Stationtrain 243
- Take the bus from Moree to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
26h 48m$233–3,826Bus
- Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Moree Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the bus from Moree to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
28h 22m$298–690Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga Stationbus
- Take the bus from Urunga to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
34h 11m$285–3,674Bus, bus to Armidale, fly
- Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Airportbus
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane ARM - EMD
8h 34m$323–1,001Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane NTL - EMD
11h 37m$379–1,087Train
- Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 244
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Maitland Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
33h 16m$195–3,675
Gunnedah to Emerald by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Emerald is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Emerald is to bus and fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $320 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Gunnedah station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Emerald via Moree, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Gunnedah station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station and arriving at Emerald via Werris Creek Station, Maitland Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 16m.
The distance between Gunnedah and Emerald is 961 km. The road distance is 1025.9 km.
The best way to get from Gunnedah to Emerald without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 48m and costs $230 - $3,900.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Gunnedah to Emerald, including transfers.
Gunnedah to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop.
Gunnedah to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station.
The best way to get from Gunnedah to Emerald is to bus which takes 28h 22m and costs $290 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $3,700 and takes 33h 16m.
What companies run services between Gunnedah, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Emerald via Moree Station, Coach Stop, Moree, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 28h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gunnedah Station to Emerald via Werris Creek Station, Maitland Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 33h 16m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Tamworth to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,600
Flights from Tamworth to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Armidale to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,400
Flights from Armidale to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,600
Flights from Armidale to Emerald Airport via Tamworth, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,400
Flights from Armidale to Emerald Airport via Coffs Harbour, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Tamworth to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Armidale to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–900
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,000
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Gunnedah Station to Moree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–26
- First Class
- $28–45
Train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $10–16
- First Class
- $17–26
Train from Werris Creek Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $21–35
- First Class
- $30–50
Train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $10–16
- First Class
- $17–26
Train from Werris Creek Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $19–29
- First Class
- $30–45
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $70–95
- First
- $100–120
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Somerton Rest Area, Oxley Hwy to Peel High School
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- +61 (07) 4661 8333
- reservations@crisps.com.au
- Website
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Moree to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–400
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Moree to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–400
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Moree Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Urunga to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Gunnedah to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Moree Station, Coach Stop.
Emerald is 1h behind Gunnedah. It is currently 5:36 PM in Gunnedah and 4:36 PM in Emerald.
Gunnedah to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Werris Creek Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gunnedah to Emerald is 1026 km. It takes approximately 11h 33m to drive from Gunnedah to Emerald.
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