There are 6 ways to get from Nulkaba to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Newcastle Airport
best- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane NTL - EMD
7h 9m$291–943Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
29h 33m$154–3,636Bus
- Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
34h 3m$264–439Drive 1,294 km
- Drive from Nulkaba to Emeraldcar 1,294 km
14h 55m$229–330Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane SYD - EMD
9h 37m$328–851Bus, train
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
32h 56m$239–3,718
Nulkaba to Emerald by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nulkaba to Emerald is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 14h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Nulkaba to Emerald is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $290 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Nulkaba to Emerald. However, there are services departing from St Philips Christian College Nulkaba and arriving at Emerald via Hexham, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Nulkaba station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 33m.
The distance between Nulkaba and Emerald is 1177 km. The road distance is 1294 km.
The best way to get from Nulkaba to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 29h 33m and costs $150 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Nulkaba to Emerald, including transfers.
Nulkaba to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hexham station.
Nulkaba to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Nulkaba to Emerald is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $290 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $3,700 and takes 29h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $260 - $440 and takes 34h 3m.
What companies run services between Nulkaba, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Philips Christian College Nulkaba to Emerald via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 29h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,000
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–440
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–26
- First Class
- $28–45
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Hexham to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
Bus from Newcastle to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–300
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More Questions & Answers
Nulkaba to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Nulkaba to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nulkaba to Emerald is 1294 km. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Nulkaba to Emerald.
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