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How to get fromEmerald to Adelaideby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane EMD - ADL
    5h 40m
    $328–982

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus
    2d 8h
    $422–710

  3. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2d 10h
    $575–8,185

  4. Drive  2,009.1 km

    1. Drive from Emerald to Adelaidecar car 2,009.1 km
    22h
    $364–525

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    4d 15h
    $3,301–21,336

Emerald to Adelaide by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$575Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,584.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Adelaide via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 2d 8h.

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