There are 5 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane CFS - EMD
3h 36m$302–974Train
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$136–3,573Bus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
23h 56m$230–399Drive 1,179.5 km
- Drive from Coffs Harbour to Emeraldcar 1,179.5 km
13h 35m$254–367Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
26h 1m$166–3,498
Coffs Harbour to Emerald by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Emerald is to train which costs $130 - $3,600 and takes 21h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Emerald is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $300 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Coffs Harbour to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour and arriving at Emerald via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 56m.
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 1179.5 km.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 21h 41m and costs $130 - $3,600.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Coffs Harbour to Emerald, including transfers.
Coffs Harbour to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Coffs Harbour station.
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 3h 36m and costs $300 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $3,600 and takes 21h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $230 - $400 and takes 23h 56m.
What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Link Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Emerald Airport (EMD) once 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 11m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,500
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Friday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–950
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–75
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- 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
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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $90–140
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Coffs Harbour to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Emerald is 1h behind Coffs Harbour. It is currently 3:34 PM in Coffs Harbour and 2:34 PM in Emerald.
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 35m to drive from Coffs Harbour to Emerald.
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