There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)MKY - EMD
5h 1m$520–791Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mackay to RockhamptonSpirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to EmeraldSpirit of the Outback
9h 48m$31–2,295Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to RockhamptonBrisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to EmeraldLongreach
9h 50m$95–203Drive 375.9 km
- Drive from Mackay to Emerald375.9 km
4h 46m$72–103Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Mackay to Carmila
- Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
10h 35m$104–178
Mackay to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Emerald is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Emerald is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between Mackay and Emerald is 292 km. The road distance is 375.9 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs $30 - $2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Mackay to Emerald, including transfers.
Mackay to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Emerald is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $500 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $2,300 and takes 9h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 9h 48m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–1,300
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–750
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–1,195
- 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
- $16–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $75–120
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 Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Mackay to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Mackay to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Emerald is 376 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Mackay to Emerald.
There are 26+ hotels available in Emerald.