There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Gladstone Central by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus Brisbane
5h 55m$81–141Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Gladstonetrain Spirit of the Outback
7h 10m$45–1,414Drive 365 km
- Drive from Emerald to Gladstone Centralcar 365 km
4h 15m$66–95Fly
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane EMD - GLT
3h 43m$324–1,052
Emerald to Gladstone Central by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Gladstone Central is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Gladstone Central is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $320 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Gladstone Central. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Gladstone via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Emerald and arriving at Gladstone. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Emerald and Gladstone Central is 381 km. The road distance is 365 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Gladstone Central without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Emerald to Gladstone Central, including transfers.
Emerald to Gladstone Central bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Gladstone Central train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Gladstone Central is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $1,500 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $320 - $1,100 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Gladstone Central, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Emerald to Gladstone via Rockhampton in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Emerald to Gladstone twice a week. Tickets cost $45–1,414 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Gladstone Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,500
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Emerald to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,414
- 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
- $45–75
- AChoice
- $70–90
- Gold Class
- $1,129
- Heritage Class
- $1,414
- 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
Bus from Rockhampton to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Gladstone Central bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Gladstone Central train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Gladstone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Gladstone Central is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Emerald to Gladstone Central.
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