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

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There are 4 ways to get from Coolangatta to Emerald by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane BNE - EMD
    5h 16m
    $298–650

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    18h 34m
    $96–3,402

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    20h 25m
    $206–336

  4. Drive  954.2 km

    1. Drive from Coolangatta to Emeraldcar car 954.2 km
    10h 44m
    $174–252

Coolangatta to Emerald by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration18h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 785 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Emerald via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 18h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Emerald via Gold Coast Airport, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 20h 25m.

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