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

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There are 7 ways to get from Emerald to Ayr by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane EMD - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Ayrbus bus
    7h 28m
    $649–1,078

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Ayrtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    15h 2m
    $109–3,311

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railwaybus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Ayrtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    13h
    $124–2,394

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Ayrbus bus Townsville / ...
    14h 30m
    $149–334

  5. Drive  609.2 km

    1. Drive from Emerald to Ayrcar car 609.2 km
    7h 30m
    $127–183

  6. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane EMD - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Ayrtrain train
    7h 46m
    $952–2,137

  7. Bus via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Bowenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bowen to Ayrbus bus
    15h 42m
    $164–279

Emerald to Ayr by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 603.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Emerald to Ayr via Rockhampton in around 14h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to Ayr via Rockhampton in around 15h 2m.

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