There are 6 ways to get from Ingham to Emerald by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Ingham to RockhamptonSpirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to EmeraldSpirit of the Outback
17h 4m$56–4,080Bus
- Take the bus from Ingham to RockhamptonBrisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to EmeraldLongreach
17h 25m$154–381Drive 718.4 km
- Drive from Ingham to Emerald718.4 km
8h 11m$136–197Train to Cairns, fly
- Take the train from Ingham to Cairns Central Station
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)CNS - EMD
11h 33m$400–1,738Bus via Rollingstone
- Take the bus from Ingham to Rollingstone
- Take the bus from Rollingstone to Rockhampton George Street
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
18h 30m$164–266Train, bus, bus to Townsville Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ingham to Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centre
- Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airport
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)TSV - EMD
12h 49m$534–1,282
Ingham to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ingham to Emerald is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ingham to Emerald is to drive which takes 8h 11m and costs $130 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Ingham to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Ingham and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ingham to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Ingham and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.
The distance between Ingham and Emerald is 1069 km. The road distance is 718.4 km.
The best way to get from Ingham to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 17h 4m and costs $55 - $4,100.
It takes approximately 17h 4m to get from Ingham to Emerald, including transfers.
Ingham to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Ingham station.
Ingham to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Ingham station.
The best way to get from Ingham to Emerald is to train which takes 17h 4m and costs $55 - $4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $390 and takes 17h 25m.
What companies run services between Ingham, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Ingham to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 17h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ingham to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 17h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–850
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Townsville Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $430–850
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–750
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Cairns, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–750
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Mount Isa, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $440–750
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $440–750
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Mackay, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $440–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–850
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480–800
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Ingham to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–2,981
- 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
- $85–270
- AChoice
- $40–190
- Gold Class
- $2,380
- Heritage Class
- $2,981
Train from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–1,012
- 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
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $14–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
Train from Ingham to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–867
- 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
- $85–190
- AChoice
- $12–55
- Gold Class
- $692
- Heritage Class
- $867
Train from Ingham to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–401
- 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
- $85–170
- AChoice
- $5–26
- Gold Class
- $320
- Heritage Class
- $401
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Ingham to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $190–300
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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Ingham to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Ingham to Rollingstone
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rollingstone to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 7 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
Bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Ingham to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Ingham to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ingham to Emerald is 718 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Ingham to Emerald.
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