There are 4 ways to get from St George to Emerald by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
11h 1m$365–747Drive 596.7 km
cheapest- Drive from St George to Emeraldcar 596.7 km
6h 40m$110–158Bus
- Take the bus from St George to Dalbybus
- Take the bus from Dalby to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
19h 31m$219–391Bus, train
- Take the bus from St George to Brisbane Citybus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
24h 11m$155–3,550
St George to Emerald by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St George to Emerald is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from St George to Emerald is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from St George to Emerald. However, there are services departing from St George and arriving at Emerald via Dalby, Miles and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m.
The distance between St George and Emerald is 1234 km. The road distance is 596.7 km.
The best way to get from St George to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 19h 31m and costs $210 - $400.
It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from St George to Emerald, including transfers.
St George to Emerald bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from St George station.
St George to Emerald bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Dalby station.
Yes, the driving distance between St George to Emerald is 597 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from St George to Emerald.
There are 27+ hotels available in Emerald.
What companies run services between St George, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from St George to Emerald via Dalby, Dalby, Miles, and Rockhampton in around 19h 31m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–3,336
- 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
- $85–290
- AChoice
- $45–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from St George to Brisbane City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from St George to Dalby
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Dalby to Miles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $28–45
Bus from Miles to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–160
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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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