There are 5 ways to get from Mitchell to Emerald by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Mitchell to Romabus
- Fly from Roma (RMA) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane RMA - EMD
6h 32m$372–1,084Drive 426.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Mitchell to Emeraldcar 426.1 km
6h 36m$77–111Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mitchell to Barcaldinebus Mount Isa
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Emeraldbus Rockhampton
13h 8m$150–307Train
- Take the train from Mitchell to Roma Streettrain Westlander
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
30h 16m$166–5,630Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mitchell to Barcaldinebus Mount Isa
- Take the train from Barcaldine to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
16h 1m$135–1,397
Mitchell to Emerald by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mitchell to Emerald is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Mitchell to Emerald is to bus and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $370 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Mitchell to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Mitchell and arriving at Emerald via Barcaldine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Mitchell to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Mitchell and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 16m.
The distance between Mitchell and Emerald is 434 km. The road distance is 426.1 km.
The best way to get from Mitchell to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 13h 8m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Mitchell to Emerald, including transfers.
Mitchell to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mitchell station.
Mitchell to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mitchell station.
The best way to get from Mitchell to Emerald is to bus which takes 13h 8m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $6,000 and takes 30h 16m.
What companies run services between Mitchell, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Mitchell to Emerald via Barcaldine and Barcaldine in around 13h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mitchell to Emerald via Roma Street in around 30h 16m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Roma to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
Flights from Roma to Emerald Airport via Charleville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Roma to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,000
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mitchell to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–2,230
- 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
- $70–100
- AChoice
- $110–150
- Gold Class
- $1,781
- Heritage Class
- $2,230
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- 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
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
Train from Barcaldine to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,172
- 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
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $55–75
- Gold Class
- $936
- Heritage Class
- $1,172
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mitchell to Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $27–40
- Advantage
- $24–40
- Flexible
- $25–40
Bus from Mitchell to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Advantage
- $110–170
- Flexible
- $130–200
Bus from Barcaldine to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
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Mitchell to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Barcaldine station.
Mitchell to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mitchell to Emerald is 426 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Mitchell to Emerald.
There are 27+ hotels available in Emerald.