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

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Emerald by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)planeMEL - EMD
    6h 10m
    $336–690

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
    42h 34m
    $182–3,893

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
    42h 13m
    $209–3,756

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus
    4. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
    47h 55m

  5. Drive 1,943.2 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Emeraldcar1,943.2 km
    21h 42m
    $369–532

  6. Bus to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)planeAVV - EMD
    8h 56m
    $286–1,140

Melbourne to Emerald by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration42h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Emerald Airport (EMD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Emerald via Central Station, Brisbane, and Rockhampton in around 47h 55m.

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