There are 5 ways to get from Dirranbandi to Emerald by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Dirranbandi to Brisbane Domestic Airportbus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
12h 58m$415–923Drive 686.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Dirranbandi to Emeraldcar 686.4 km
7h 42m$124–179Bus
- Take the bus from Dirranbandi to St Georgebus
- Take the bus from St George to Dalbybus
- Take the bus from Dalby to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
21h 40m$252–450Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dirranbandi to Brisbane Citybus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
26h 1m$222–3,573Bus, train via Goondiwindi
- Take the bus from Dirranbandi to Goondiwindibus
- Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
27h 6m$236–3,703
Dirranbandi to Emerald by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dirranbandi to Emerald is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dirranbandi to Emerald is to drive which takes 7h 42m and costs $120 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Dirranbandi to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Dirranbandi and arriving at Emerald via St George, Dalby, Miles and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
The distance between Dirranbandi and Emerald is 1327 km. The road distance is 686.4 km.
The best way to get from Dirranbandi to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 21h 40m and costs $250 - $450.
It takes approximately 12h 58m to get from Dirranbandi to Emerald, including transfers.
Dirranbandi to Emerald bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Dirranbandi station.
Dirranbandi to Emerald bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at St George station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dirranbandi to Emerald is 686 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Dirranbandi to Emerald.
There are 26+ hotels available in Emerald.
What companies run services between Dirranbandi, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Dirranbandi to Emerald via St George, Dalby, Dalby, Miles, and Rockhampton in around 21h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- 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
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Dirranbandi to Brisbane Domestic Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–180
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Dirranbandi to St George
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from St George to Dalby
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Dirranbandi to Brisbane City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Dirranbandi to Goondiwindi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Dalby to Miles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Miles to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $90–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
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
- +61 (07) 4661 8333
- [email protected]
- Website
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–220
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
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