There are 9 ways to get from Muswellbrook to Emerald by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane NTL - EMD
7h 18m$360–790Train
cheapest- Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Maitland Stationtrain Hun
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
29h 53m$173–3,648Bus
- Take the bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Moree Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the bus from Moree to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
31h 7m$300–698Drive 1,205.7 km
- Drive from Muswellbrook to Emeraldcar 1,205.7 km
13h 42m$221–319Train to Tamworth, fly
- Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Tamworth Stationtrain
- Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane TMW - EMD
7h 27m$375–1,191Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane SYD - EMD
9h 6m$343–880Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Muswellbrook to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane OAG - EMD
8h 25m$573–1,901Train, bus to Armidale, fly
- Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Tamworth Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Airportbus
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane ARM - EMD
9h 40m$350–1,061Train, bus
- Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Victoria Street Stationtrain Hun
- Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
33h 21m$218–3,588
Muswellbrook to Emerald by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Muswellbrook to Emerald is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Muswellbrook to Emerald is to train and fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $360 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Muswellbrook station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C and arriving at Emerald via Moree, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Muswellbrook station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Muswellbrook Station and arriving at Emerald via Maitland Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 53m.
The distance between Muswellbrook and Emerald is 1243 km. The road distance is 1205.7 km.
The best way to get from Muswellbrook to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 29h 53m and costs $170 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Muswellbrook to Emerald, including transfers.
Muswellbrook to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C.
Muswellbrook to Emerald train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Muswellbrook Station.
The best way to get from Muswellbrook to Emerald is to train which takes 29h 53m and costs $170 - $3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 31h 7m.
What companies run services between Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Muswellbrook Station to Emerald via Maitland Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 29h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Emerald via Moree Station, Coach Stop, Moree, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 31h 7m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
Flights from Tamworth to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,700
Flights from Tamworth to Emerald Airport via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–800
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750–1,700
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Dubbo, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,700
Flights from Armidale to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,400
Flights from Armidale to Emerald Airport via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Thursday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
Flights from Armidale to Emerald Airport via Tamworth, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
Flights from Armidale to Emerald Airport via Coffs Harbour, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Muswellbrook Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Muswellbrook Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Muswellbrook Station to Victoria Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Moree Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Muswellbrook to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Moree Station, Coach Stop.
Emerald is 1h behind Muswellbrook. It is currently 5:36 AM in Muswellbrook and 4:36 AM in Emerald.
Muswellbrook to Emerald train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muswellbrook to Emerald is 1206 km. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Muswellbrook to Emerald.
There are 25+ hotels available in Emerald.



