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

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There are 8 ways to get from Broken Hill to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Broken Hill to Emerald Airport

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    1. Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane BHQ - EMD
    8h 28m
    $390–1,448

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 446
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    44h 24m
    $247–3,752

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broken Hill Station, Silver City Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    3. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    42h 9m
    $392–602

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Central Stationtrain train 446
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    43h 53m
    $297–3,823

  5. Drive  1,501.8 km

    1. Drive from Broken Hill to Emeraldcar car 1,501.8 km
    16h 26m
    $272–393

  6. Bus to Mildura Airport, fly to Emerald Airport

    1. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Mildura Airport, Alan Mathews Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Mildura Airport (MQL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane MQL - EMD
    12h 58m
    $603–1,971

  7. Bus to Adelaide Airport, fly to Emerald Airport

    1. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tcebus bus
    2. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane ADL - EMD
    13h 37m
    $376–1,037

  8. Fly Broken Hill to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane BHQ - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Emeraldcar car
    10h 56m
    $602–2,275

Broken Hill to Emerald by train, bus, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration43h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,156.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Broken Hill, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Regional Express, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Emerald Airport (EMD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broken Hill Station, Silver City Hwy to Emerald via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, Brisbane City, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 42h 9m.

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