There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Emerald Airport (EMD) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
2h 55m$268–674Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
15h 32m$118–3,358Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
16h 35m$177–302Drive 870.8 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Emerald Airport (EMD)car 870.8 km
9h 54m$156–224
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Emerald Airport (EMD) is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Emerald Airport (EMD) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $260 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Emerald Airport (EMD). However, there are services departing from Brisbane Coach Terminal and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane to Emerald Airport (EMD). However, there are services departing from Roma Street and arriving at Emerald via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.
The distance between Brisbane and Emerald Airport (EMD) is 667 km. The road distance is 870.8 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Emerald Airport (EMD) without a car is to train which takes 15h 32m and costs $110 - $3,400.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Brisbane to Emerald Airport (EMD), including transfers.
Brisbane to Emerald Airport (EMD) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Brisbane to Emerald Airport (EMD) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Emerald Airport (EMD) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $260 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $3,400 and takes 15h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 16h 35m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Emerald Airport (EMD), Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Emerald twice a week. Tickets cost $95–3,336 and the journey takes 15h 26m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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Brisbane to Emerald Airport (EMD) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Brisbane to Emerald Airport (EMD) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Emerald station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Emerald Airport (EMD) is 871 km. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Brisbane to Emerald Airport (EMD).
There are 26+ hotels available in Emerald Airport (EMD).