There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Caloundra 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 Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
4h 13m$287–747Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Nambourtrain Spirit of the Outback
15h 33m$91–2,948Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
15h 22m$144–257Drive 797.1 km
- Drive from Emerald to Caloundracar 797.1 km
9h 28m$144–207
Emerald to Caloundra by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Caloundra is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Caloundra is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs $280 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Caloundra station via Rockhampton and Mooloolaba, River Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Caloundra. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
The distance between Emerald and Caloundra is 761 km. The road distance is 797.1 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Caloundra without a car is to bus which takes 15h 22m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Emerald to Caloundra, including transfers.
Emerald to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Caloundra train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Caloundra is to bus which takes 15h 22m and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $3,000 and takes 15h 33m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Emerald to Caloundra station via Rockhampton, Rockhampton, Mooloolaba, and Mooloolaba, River Esplanade in around 15h 22m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Emerald to Nambour twice a week. Tickets cost $85–2,947 and the journey takes 13h 57m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Emerald to Nambour
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–2,947
- 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
- $85–130
- AChoice
- $140–190
- Gold Class
- $2,353
- Heritage Class
- $2,947
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Caloundra train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Caloundra is 797 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Emerald to Caloundra.
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