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

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

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane BNE - EMD
    6h 53m
    $290–650

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus Longreach
    15h 43m
    $130–236

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Nambour to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    13h 48m
    $164–3,093

  4. Drive  773.9 km

    1. Drive from Coolum Beach to Emeraldcar car 773.9 km
    9h 21m
    $138–200

  5. Bus to Hervey Bay, fly

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Hervey Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane HVB - EMD
    10h 28m
    $528–1,708

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 794.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Emerald twice a week. Tickets cost $85–2,947 and the journey takes 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from David Low Way at Coolum Beach to Emerald via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza, Noosa Junction Station, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 15h 43m.

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