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

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

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  1. Bus to Townsville Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane TSV - EMD
    7h 4m
    $595–1,070

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    14h 8m
    $107–3,381

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus Longreach
    15h
    $148–335

  4. Drive  608.8 km

    1. Drive from Ayr to Emeraldcar car 608.8 km
    7h 30m
    $110–159

  5. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane PPP - EMD
    7h 40m
    $407–2,116

  6. Bus via Carmila

    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Carmilabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    15h 40m
    $158–249

Ayr to Emerald by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration14h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 603.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Ayr, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Ayr to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 14h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 15h.

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