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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane CBR - EMD
    6h 28m
    $321–977

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    34h 42m
    $218–3,706

  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
    $318–631

  4. Drive  1,541.4 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Emeraldcar car 1,541.4 km
    17h 20m
    $281–405

  5. Bus, train via Wollongong

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    41h 19m
    $279–3,675

Canberra to Emerald by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration41h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,324.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Emerald Airport (EMD) every 4 hours. 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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