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How to get fromEmerald to Coolum Beachby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Coolum Beach by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane EMD - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    6h 8m
    $300–650

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    14h 53m
    $140–225

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Nambourtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    14h 19m
    $164–3,041

  4. Drive  773.6 km

    1. Drive from Emerald to Coolum Beachcar car 773.6 km
    9h 21m
    $142–205

  5. Fly to Hervey Bay, bus

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane EMD - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus
    9h 18m
    $328–1,007

Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 794.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Emerald to Nambour twice a week. Tickets cost $85–2,947 and the journey takes 13h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Rockhampton, Rockhampton, Noosa Junction Station, and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza in around 14h 53m.

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