There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Emerald Airport (EMD)ROK - EMD
3h 46m$440–813Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rockhampton to EmeraldSpirit of the Outback
6h 59m$16–1,102Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rockhampton Grammar to EmeraldLongreach
4h 58m$46–90Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rockhampton-ROK to Emerald272.4 km
3h 9mDrive 272.4 km
- Drive from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald272.4 km
3h 9m$52–75
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton Grammar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Emerald is 242 km. The road distance is 272.4 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald, including transfers.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton Grammar station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $440 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 4h 58m, you could also train, which costs $15 - $1,100 and takes 6h 59m.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Emerald station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald.
What companies run services between Rockhampton Airport (ROK), Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Emerald Airport (EMD) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton Grammar to Emerald once a week. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Rockhampton to Emerald Airport via Mackay, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–650
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–1,012
- 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
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $14–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton Grammar to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Emerald. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




