There are 7 ways to get from Shell Cove to Emerald by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane SYD - EMD
6h 52m$304–605Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
33h 27m$173–3,661Bus
- Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
37h 4m$230–384Drive 1,543.1 km
- Drive from Shell Cove to Emeraldcar 1,543.1 km
17h 51m$273–394Fly from Wollongong
- Fly from Wollongong (WOL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane WOL - EMD
9h 15m$393–1,129Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Stationtrain
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane NTL - EMD
10h 48m$409–703Train, bus
- Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
33h 30m$243–3,721
Shell Cove to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shell Cove to Emerald is to bus which costs $230 - $390 and takes 37h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Shell Cove to Emerald is to train and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $300 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Shell Cove to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Cove Bvd Opp Whitsunday Dr and arriving at Emerald via Wollongong, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Shell Cove to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Shellharbour Junction and arriving at Emerald via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 27m.
The distance between Shell Cove and Emerald is 1297 km. The road distance is 1543.1 km.
The best way to get from Shell Cove to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 33h 27m and costs $170 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Shell Cove to Emerald, including transfers.
Shell Cove to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Wollongong station.
Shell Cove to Emerald train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Shellharbour Junction station.
The best way to get from Shell Cove to Emerald is to train which takes 33h 27m and costs $170 - $3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $390 and takes 37h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $390 - $1,200 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Shell Cove, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Shellharbour Junction to Emerald via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 33h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cove Bvd Opp Whitsunday Dr to Emerald via Wollongong, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 37h 4m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $450–550
Flights from Wollongong to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,300
Flights from Wollongong to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–400
Flights from Wollongong to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,300
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–800
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Wollongong to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–250
- Flexible
- $210–310
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More Questions & Answers
Shell Cove to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Shell Cove to Emerald train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shell Cove to Emerald is 1543 km. It takes approximately 17h 51m to drive from Shell Cove to Emerald.
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