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$334–855Train
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 Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Abus
- 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
36h 26m$213–356Drive 1,543.2 km
- Drive from Shell Cove to Emeraldcar 1,543.2 km
17h 51m$284–410Train, 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 23m$289–903Drive 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 49m$526–1,706Train, 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 $210 - $360 and takes 36h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Shell Cove to Emerald is to train and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $330 - $900.
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 Station, Station St, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 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 27m.
The distance between Shell Cove and Emerald is 1297 km. The road distance is 1543.2 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 Transport for NSW, depart from Wollongong Station, Station St.
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 $210 - $360 and takes 36h 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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cove Bvd Opp Whitsunday Dr to Emerald via Wollongong Station, Station St, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 36h 26m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–650
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,400
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,600
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Dubbo, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750–1,400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–550
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–850
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,400
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Dubbo, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750–1,400
- 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 28m
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- 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 Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A.
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.
There are 26+ hotels available in Emerald.
























