What is the cheapest way to get from Emerald to Coolangatta?

The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Coolangatta is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 10h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Emerald to Coolangatta?

The fastest way to get from Emerald to Coolangatta is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs $290 - $750.

Is there a direct train between Emerald and Coolangatta?

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 34m.

How far is it from Emerald to Coolangatta?

The distance between Emerald and Coolangatta is 784 km. The road distance is 954.2 km.

How do I travel from Emerald to Coolangatta without a car?

The best way to get from Emerald to Coolangatta without a car is to train which takes 18h 34m and costs $100 - $3,400.

How long does it take to get from Emerald to Coolangatta?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Emerald to Coolangatta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Coolangatta bus from?

Emerald to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Coolangatta train from?

Emerald to Coolangatta train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.

Train or bus from Emerald to Coolangatta?

The best way to get from Emerald to Coolangatta is to train which takes 18h 34m and costs $100 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $300 and takes 19h 37m.

Where does the Emerald to Coolangatta bus arrive?

Emerald to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Where does the Emerald to Coolangatta train arrive?

Emerald to Coolangatta train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Emerald to Coolangatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Coolangatta is 954 km. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Emerald to Coolangatta.

Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

There are 2881+ hotels available in Coolangatta.

Emerald to Coolangatta - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Emerald and Coolangatta?

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 37m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Coolangatta by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane EMD - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
4h 24m
$290–751
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
18h 34m
$102–3,337
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
19h 37m
$204–297
Drive 954.2 km
1. Drive from Emerald to Coolangattacar 954.2 km
10h 47m
$172–248

Emerald to Coolangatta by train and bus

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18h 34mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 784.4 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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 A in around 18h 34m. 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 37m.

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