There are 4 ways to get from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane EMD - ROK
3h 30m$430–1,000Drive 271.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhamptoncar 271.7 km
3h 5m$49–70Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
3h 41m$69–122Train
- Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of the Outback
5h 38m$53–1,121
Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton (ROK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Rockhampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Rockhampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Emerald Airport (EMD) and Rockhampton is 236 km. The road distance is 271.7 km.
The best way to get from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton (ROK), including transfers and time at the airport.
Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $430 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 3h 41m, you could also train, which costs $50 - $1,200 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Emerald Airport (EMD), Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton (ROK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Emerald to Rockhampton once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
Flights from Emerald Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $410–650
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,012
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Emerald Airport Airport to Rockhampton Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 30m and has one stopover.
Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton.
Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Emerald Airport Airport to Rockhampton Airport.
There are 80+ hotels available in Rockhampton.