There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)SYD - EMD
5h 19m$286–694Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to EmeraldSpirit of the Outback
30h 32m$115–3,649Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
32h 3m$278–631Drive 1,444.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Emerald1,444.3 km
16h 32m$276–399Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)NTL - EMD
8h 16m$261–842Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to EmeraldSpirit of the Outback
34h 1m$170–3,574
Sydney to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Emerald is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 16h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Emerald is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $280 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Emerald via King George Square, 1c, Brisbane and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 32m.
The distance between Sydney and Emerald is 1207 km. The road distance is 1444.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 30h 32m and costs $110 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Sydney to Emerald, including transfers.
Sydney to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Emerald is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $280 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $3,700 and takes 30h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 32h 3m.
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) every 4 hours. 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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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–700
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–800
- 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
- $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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $190–300
Bus from Brisbane to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–190
- Flexible
- $150–240
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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Sydney to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Emerald is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 10:04 AM in Sydney and 9:04 AM in Emerald.
Sydney to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Emerald is 1444 km. It takes approximately 16h 32m to drive from Sydney to Emerald.
There are 27+ hotels available in Emerald.