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

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane CBR - EMD
    5h 48m
    $316–983
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    35h 40m
    $206–3,687
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    34h 51m
    $330–644
  4. Drive  1,541.4 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Emeraldcar car 1,541.4 km
    17h 20m
    $279–403
  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Sydenham Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    40h 53m
    $282–3,671

Canberra to Emerald by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration35h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Emerald via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 34h 51m.

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