There are 5 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane CFS - EMD
4h 46m$252–860Train
cheapest- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
21h 41m$127–3,571Bus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
22h 44m$191–324Drive 1,180.2 km
- Drive from Coffs Harbour to Emeraldcar 1,180.2 km
13h 39m$213–307Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
25h 1m$158–3,488
Coffs Harbour to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Emerald is to bus which costs $190 - $330 and takes 22h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Emerald is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $250 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Coffs Harbour station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Emerald via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Coffs Harbour station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Station and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Emerald is 902 km. The road distance is 1180.2 km.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 21h 41m and costs $120 - $3,600.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Coffs Harbour to Emerald, including transfers.
Coffs Harbour to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop.
Coffs Harbour to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Coffs Harbour Station.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Emerald is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $250 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $3,600 and takes 21h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $330 and takes 22h 44m.
What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Link Airways, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Emerald Airport (EMD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coffs Harbour Station to Emerald via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 21h 41m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,300
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Coffs Harbour to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Coffs Harbour to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coffs Harbour to Emerald is 1180 km. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Coffs Harbour to Emerald.
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