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 5m$268–649Train
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 30m$45–3,400Bus
- Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
20h 37m$165–360Drive 916.5 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Emeraldcar 916.5 km
10h 17m$175–252
Helensvale to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Emerald is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Emerald is to train and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $260 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive and arriving at Emerald via Southport, Brisbane and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.
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 30m.
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 30m and costs $45 - $3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Helensvale to Emerald, including transfers.
Helensvale to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Southport 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 30m and costs $45 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 20h 37m.
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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive to Emerald via Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre, Southport, Brisbane, and Rockhampton in around 20h 37m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–450
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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
- $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
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Southport to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- 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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Helensvale to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane 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.