There are 4 ways to get from Boyne Island to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane GLT - EMD
3h 58m$543–1,722Drive 389.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Boyne Island to Emeraldcar 389.2 km
4h 30m$71–103Bus
- Take the bus from Benaraby to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm16
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
6h 51m$121–189Train
- Take the train from Gladstone to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
7h 22m$118–1,586
Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boyne Island to Emerald is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Boyne Island to Emerald is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $500 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Boyne Island to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Benaraby and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Boyne Island to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Emerald via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Boyne Island and Emerald is 343 km. The road distance is 389.2 km.
The best way to get from Boyne Island to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Boyne Island to Emerald, including transfers.
Boyne Island to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Benaraby station.
Boyne Island to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gladstone station.
The best way to get from Boyne Island to Emerald is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $500 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 6h 51m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $1,600 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Boyne Island, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Emerald Airport (EMD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boyne Island to Emerald via Benaraby and Rockhampton in around 6h 51m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gladstone Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Gladstone to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,414
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–75
- AChoice
- $70–90
- Gold Class
- $1,129
- Heritage Class
- $1,414
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Benaraby to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
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Booking & Getting There
Boyne Island to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Rockhampton George Street station.
Boyne Island to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Emerald station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boyne Island to Emerald is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Boyne Island to Emerald.
There are 25+ hotels available in Emerald.