There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Maroochydore by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, line 615 bus
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane EMD - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Aerodrome Rd at Rose Streetbus
5h 12m$277–647Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Nambourtrain Spirit of the Outback
14h 49m$90–2,947Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm19
15h 5m$149–234Drive 784.1 km
- Drive from Emerald to Maroochydorecar 784.1 km
9h 26m$139–201Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane EMD - HVB
- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus
9h 23m$572–955
Emerald to Maroochydore by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Maroochydore is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Maroochydore is to fly and train and line 615 bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $270 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Maroochydore. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Maroochydore. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
The distance between Emerald and Maroochydore is 774 km. The road distance is 784.1 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Maroochydore without a car is to train which takes 14h 49m and costs $90 - $3,000.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Emerald to Maroochydore, including transfers.
Emerald to Maroochydore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Maroochydore train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Maroochydore is to train which takes 14h 49m and costs $90 - $3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 15h 5m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Maroochydore, 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 Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Rockhampton George Street in around 15h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–650
Flights from Emerald Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Maroochydore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Maroochydore train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Maroochydore is 784 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Emerald to Maroochydore.
There are 1855+ hotels available in Maroochydore.


