There are 4 ways to get from Muttaburra to Emerald by car, bus, train, or plane
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Drive, bus (Greyhound)
best- Drive from Muttaburra to Ilfracombe
- Take the bus from Ilfracombe to EmeraldRockhampton
7h 40m$83–164Drive, train
cheapest- Drive from Muttaburra to Ilfracombe
- Take the train from Ilfracombe to EmeraldSpirit of the Outback
11h 41m$43–1,534Drive 461.1 km
- Drive from Muttaburra to Emerald461.1 km
5h 51m$91–131Drive, fly
- Drive from Muttaburra to Longreach (LRE)
- Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)LRE - EMD
8h 4m$790–2,354
Longreach (LRE) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muttaburra to Emerald is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Muttaburra to Emerald is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs $90 - $140.
The distance between Muttaburra and Emerald is 510 km. The road distance is 461.1 km.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Muttaburra to Emerald, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Muttaburra to Emerald is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Muttaburra to Emerald.
There are 27+ hotels available in Emerald.
What companies run services between Muttaburra, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Muttaburra to Emerald. However, you can drive to Ilfracombe then take the bus to Emerald. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Muttaburra to Emerald via Ilfracombe in around 11h 41m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Longreach to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,300
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Ilfracombe to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $20–1,470
- 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
- $85–210
- AChoice
- $20–95
- Gold Class
- $1,174
- Heritage Class
- $1,470
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Ilfracombe to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $85–130
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