There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Burleigh Heads by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane EMD - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
4h$314–656Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
18h 9m$102–3,337Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Burleigh Headsbus
19h 37m$190–295Drive 939.9 km
- Drive from Emerald to Burleigh Headscar 939.9 km
10h 32m$195–282
Emerald to Burleigh Heads by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Burleigh Heads is to train which costs $100 - $3,400 and takes 18h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Burleigh Heads is to fly and train which takes 4h and costs $310 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Burleigh Heads. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane and Burleigh Heads station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Burleigh Heads station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.
The distance between Emerald and Burleigh Heads is 768 km. The road distance is 939.9 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Burleigh Heads without a car is to train which takes 18h 9m and costs $100 - $3,400.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Emerald to Burleigh Heads, including transfers.
Emerald to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Burleigh Heads is to train which takes 18h 9m and costs $100 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 19h 37m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Emerald to Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop A via Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 18h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Burleigh Heads, and Burleigh Heads station, stop A in around 19h 37m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Emerald to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Burleigh Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Emerald to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Burleigh Heads is 940 km. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Emerald to Burleigh Heads.
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