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 46m$314–705Train
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 28m$188–3,661Bus
- Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
35h 26m$303–614Drive 1,543.8 km
- Drive from Shell Cove to Emeraldcar 1,543.8 km
17h 55m$276–398Train, 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 24m$309–1,003Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Shell Cove to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane OAG - EMD
8h 50m$535–1,704Train, 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
36h 57m$233–3,611
Shell Cove to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shell Cove to Emerald is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 17h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Shell Cove to Emerald is to train and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $310 - $750.
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, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 26m.
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 28m.
The distance between Shell Cove and Emerald is 1297 km. The road distance is 1543.8 km.
The best way to get from Shell Cove to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 33h 28m and costs $180 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 6h 46m 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 28m and costs $180 - $3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $650 and takes 35h 26m.
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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cove Bvd Opp Whitsunday Dr to Emerald via Wollongong, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 35h 26m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–850
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,500
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,100
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Dubbo, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Wollongong to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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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 1544 km. It takes approximately 17h 55m to drive from Shell Cove to Emerald.
There are 25+ hotels available in Emerald.





