There are 4 ways to get from Bribie Island to Emerald by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
4h 14m$304–656Train
cheapest- Take the train from Caboolture to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
16h 3m$96–3,201Bus
- Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm16
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
19h 27m$152–247Drive 843.4 km
- Drive from Bongaree to Emeraldcar 843.4 km
10h 2m$153–221
Bribie Island to Emerald by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bribie Island to Emerald is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Bribie Island to Emerald is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $300 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Bribie Island to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Bribie Island park 'n' ride and arriving at Emerald via Caboolture station, stop B, Burpengary Bruce Highway and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Bribie Island to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Caboolture and arriving at Emerald via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.
The distance between Bribie Island and Emerald is 733 km. The road distance is 843.4 km.
The best way to get from Bribie Island to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 16h 3m and costs $95 - $3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Bribie Island to Emerald, including transfers.
Bribie Island to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burpengary Bruce Highway station.
Bribie Island to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Caboolture station.
The best way to get from Bribie Island to Emerald is to train which takes 16h 3m and costs $95 - $3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 19h 27m.
What companies run services between Bribie Island, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Caboolture to Emerald twice a week. Tickets cost $95–3,149 and the journey takes 14h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bribie Island park 'n' ride to Emerald via Caboolture station, stop B, Eastern Service Rd at Creek Road, Burpengary Bruce Highway, and Rockhampton in around 19h 27m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–600
Train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Caboolture to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,149
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $95–130
- AChoice
- $150–200
- Gold Class
- $2,514
- Heritage Class
- $3,149
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- 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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Bribie Island to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Rockhampton George Street station.
Bribie Island to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Emerald station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bribie Island to Emerald is 843 km. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Bribie Island to Emerald.
There are 24+ hotels available in Emerald.