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How to get fromEmerald to Julia Creekby bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Emerald to Julia Creek by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Ilfracombebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ilfracombe to Cloncurrybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Julia Creekbus bus
    14h 54m
    $189–379

  2. Drive 868.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Emerald to Julia Creekcar car 868.8 km
    9h 31m
    $156–225

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Townsville station to Juila Creek stationtrain train
    30h 23m
    $194–6,111

  4. Fly to Cloncurry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane EMD - CNJ
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Julia Creekbus bus
    17h 5m
    $921–2,904

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Barcaldinetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Cloncurrybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Julia Creekbus bus
    18h 18m
    $173–1,447

  6. Fly to Mount Isa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane EMD - ISA
    2. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Julia Creekbus bus
    11h 55m
    $842–1,345

  7. Fly to Julia Creek Airport

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Julia Creek Airport (JCK)plane plane EMD - JCK
    17h 41m
    $384–1,141

Emerald to Julia Creek by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration14h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,081.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 54m

What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Julia Creek, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Emerald to Julia Creek via Ilfracombe and Cloncurry in around 14h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to Juila Creek station via Rockhampton, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 30h 23m.

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