There are 4 ways to get from Helensvale to Emerald by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
4h 14m$288–749Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
17h 33m$96–3,400Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
19h 34m$166–294Drive 916.5 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Emeraldcar 916.5 km
10h 17m$167–241
Helensvale to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Emerald is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Emerald is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $280 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Helensvale stop A and arriving at Emerald via Beenleigh, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Helensvale station, platform 2 and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 33m.
The distance between Helensvale and Emerald is 742 km. The road distance is 916.5 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 17h 33m and costs $95 - $3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Helensvale to Emerald, including transfers.
Helensvale to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Helensvale to Emerald train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Emerald is to train which takes 17h 33m and costs $95 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $300 and takes 19h 34m.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Emerald via Roma Street in around 17h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensvale stop A to Emerald via Beenleigh, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 19h 34m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- 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
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
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Helensvale to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Helensvale to Emerald train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Emerald is 917 km. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Helensvale to Emerald.
There are 25+ hotels available in Emerald.