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How to get fromSydney to Emeraldby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane SYD - EMD
    5h 19m
    $296–844

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    30h 32m
    $115–3,649

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    32h 50m
    $212–425

  4. Drive 1,444.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Emeraldcar car 1,444.3 km
    16h 36m
    $275–397

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane NTL - EMD
    8h 13m
    $261–842

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    34h 1m
    $170–3,573

Sydney to Emerald by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration30h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Emerald via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 30h 32m.

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