There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Coolangatta 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 21m$299–650Train
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 30m$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 Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
19h 38m$220–335Drive 953.5 km
- Drive from Emerald to Coolangattacar 953.5 km
10h 43m$174–252
Emerald to Coolangatta by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Coolangatta is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Coolangatta is to fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs $290 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street and Gold Coast Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Coolangatta 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 30m.
The distance between Emerald and Coolangatta is 784 km. The road distance is 953.5 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Coolangatta without a car is to train which takes 18h 30m and costs $100 - $3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Emerald to Coolangatta, including transfers.
Emerald to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Coolangatta train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Coolangatta is to train which takes 18h 30m and costs $100 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $340 and takes 19h 38m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Emerald to McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Park via Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 18h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, and Gold Coast Airport in around 19h 38m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Emerald to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Coolangatta train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Coolangatta is 954 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Emerald to Coolangatta.
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