There are 7 ways to get from Emerald to Brandon by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Townsville Airport, bus
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane EMD - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Ayrbus
7h 20m$559–1,035Drive 615.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Emerald to Brandoncar 615.3 km
7h 37m$111–160Bus, train
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railwaybus Rockhampton
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Ayrtrain Spirit of Queensland
13h 6m$140–2,417Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Ayrbus Cairns / ...
14h 36m$156–349Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane EMD - PPP
- Take the train from Proserpine to Ayrtrain
9h 7m$385–1,843Train
- Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Ayrtrain Spirit of Queensland
15h 8m$127–3,333Bus via Bowen
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Bowenbus
- Take the bus from Bowen to Ayrbus
15h 48m$180–309
Emerald Airport (EMD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Brandon is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Brandon is to fly and bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $550 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Brandon. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Ayr via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Brandon. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Ayr via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
The distance between Emerald and Brandon is 610 km. The road distance is 615.3 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Brandon without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 6m and costs $140 - $2,500.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Emerald to Brandon, including transfers.
Emerald to Brandon bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Brandon train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Brandon is to bus which takes 14h 36m and costs $150 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $3,400 and takes 15h 8m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Brandon, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Emerald to Brandon via Rockhampton and Ayr in around 14h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to Brandon via Rockhampton and Ayr in around 15h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,000
Flights from Emerald Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,000
Flights from Emerald Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,000
Flights from Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480–700
Flights from Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–2,282
- 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
- $70–100
- AChoice
- $110–150
- Gold Class
- $1,822
- Heritage Class
- $2,282
Train from Proserpine to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–634
- 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
- $29–50
- AChoice
- $30–40
- Gold Class
- $507
- Heritage Class
- $634
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,012
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
Train from Rockhampton to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–2,282
- 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
- $70–100
- AChoice
- $110–150
- Gold Class
- $1,822
- Heritage Class
- $2,282
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $27–40
- Advantage
- $24–40
- Flexible
- $26–40
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- 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
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- 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
Bus from Rockhampton to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–160
- Advantage
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–230
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- 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
Bus from Bowen to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $29–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Brandon bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Brandon train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Brandon is 615 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Emerald to Brandon.
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