What is the cheapest way to get from Emerald to Forest Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Forest Lake is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 9h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Emerald to Forest Lake?

The fastest way to get from Emerald to Forest Lake is to fly and train which takes 3h 32m and costs $280 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Emerald and Forest Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Forest Lake. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake Shops via Rockhampton George Street and Roma Street busway, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Emerald and Forest Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Forest Lake. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Roma Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.

How far is it from Emerald to Forest Lake?

The distance between Emerald and Forest Lake is 698 km. The road distance is 860.9 km.

How do I travel from Emerald to Forest Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Emerald to Forest Lake without a car is to train which takes 17h 31m and costs $100 - $3,400.

How long does it take to get from Emerald to Forest Lake?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Emerald to Forest Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Forest Lake bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Emerald to Forest Lake train from?

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

Train or bus from Emerald to Forest Lake?

The best way to get from Emerald to Forest Lake is to train which takes 17h 31m and costs $100 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 18h 14m.

Where does the Emerald to Forest Lake bus arrive?

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

Where does the Emerald to Forest Lake train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Emerald to Forest Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Forest Lake is 861 km. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Emerald to Forest Lake.

Where can I stay near Forest Lake?

There are 2489+ hotels available in Forest Lake.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Forest Lake 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 Eagle Junction station, platform 3 to Richlands station, platform 1train
3h 32m
$287–697
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
17h 31m
$101–3,336
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
18h 14m
$154–237
Drive 860.9 km
1. Drive from Emerald to Forest Lakecar 860.9 km
9h 47m
$154–223

Emerald to Forest Lake by train and bus

2Weekly Services

17h 31mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 697.9 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Forest Lake, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Emerald to Roma Street twice a week. Tickets cost $95–3,336 and the journey takes 16h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake Shops via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, and Roma Street busway, platform 1 in around 18h 14m.

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