What is the cheapest way to get from Longreach to Emerald?

The cheapest way to get from Longreach to Emerald is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Longreach to Emerald?

The fastest way to get from Longreach to Emerald is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $75 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Longreach and Emerald?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Longreach and arriving at Emerald. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Longreach and Emerald?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Longreach and arriving at Emerald. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Longreach to Emerald?

The distance between Longreach and Emerald is 419 km. The road distance is 416 km.

How do I travel from Longreach to Emerald without a car?

The best way to get from Longreach to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $65 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Longreach to Emerald?

The bus from Longreach to Emerald takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Longreach to Emerald bus from?

Longreach to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Longreach station.

Where do I catch the Longreach to Emerald train from?

Longreach to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Longreach station.

Train, bus or fly from Longreach to Emerald?

The best way to get from Longreach to Emerald is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $1,600 and takes 9h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $700 - $2,100 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Longreach to Emerald bus arrive?

Longreach to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Emerald station.

Where does the Longreach to Emerald train arrive?

Longreach to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Emerald station.

Can I drive from Longreach to Emerald?

Yes, the driving distance between Longreach to Emerald is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Longreach to Emerald.

Where can I stay near Emerald?

There are 26+ hotels available in Emerald.

Longreach to Emerald - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Longreach to Emerald by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Longreach to Emeraldbus Rockhampton
5h 10m
$65–140
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Longreach to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
9h 23m
$22–1,571
Drive 416 km
1. Drive from Longreach to Emeraldcar 416 km
4h 53m
$79–115
Fly
1. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane LRE - EMD
5h 46m
$705–2,091

Longreach to Emerald by bus (Greyhound)

2Weekly Buses

5h 10mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 418.5 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Longreach, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Longreach to Emerald twice a week. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Longreach to Emerald twice a week. Tickets cost $22–1,571 and the journey takes 9h 23m.

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