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How to get fromMcKinlay to Emeraldby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from McKinlay to Emerald by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from McKinlay to Barcaldinebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Emeraldbus bus Rockhampton
    11h 38m
    $132–283

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from McKinlay to Barcaldinebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Barcaldine to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    14h 31m
    $98–1,373

  3. Drive 835.6 km

    1. Drive from McKinlay to Emeraldcar car 835.6 km
    9h 16m
    $159–230

  4. Bus to Cloncurry Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from McKinlay to Cloncurrybus bus
    2. Fly from Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane CNJ - EMD
    20h 47m
    $818–2,392

  5. Bus to Mount Isa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from McKinlay to Mount Isabus bus
    2. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane ISA - EMD
    9h 15m
    $735–1,327

McKinlay to Emerald by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between McKinlay, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from McKinlay to Emerald via Barcaldine and Barcaldine in around 11h 38m.

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