There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Nimbin by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane EMD - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain
8h 42m$306–864Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
22h 55m$176–270Train
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kyogle Stationtrain 32
19h 42m$203–3,595Drive 1,006.3 km
- Drive from Emerald to Nimbincar 1,006.3 km
11h 42m$178–258Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane EMD - CFS
- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Casino Stationtrain
13h 29m$290–1,054
Emerald to Nimbin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Nimbin is to bus which costs $170 - $270 and takes 22h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Nimbin is to fly and train which takes 8h 42m and costs $300 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Nimbin. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Rockhampton George Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Nimbin station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Kyogle Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 42m.
The distance between Emerald and Nimbin is 920 km. The road distance is 1006.3 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Nimbin without a car is to train which takes 19h 42m and costs $200 - $3,600.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Emerald to Nimbin, including transfers.
Emerald to Nimbin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Nimbin train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Nimbin is to train which takes 19h 42m and costs $200 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 22h 55m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Nimbin, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Emerald to Nimbin via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Kyogle Station in around 19h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 22h 55m.
- 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 Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–600
Flights from Emerald Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,300
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Emerald Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $300–950
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Roma Street Station to Kyogle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $35–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Emerald to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Nimbin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Nimbin train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Nimbin is 1006 km. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Emerald to Nimbin.
There are 74+ hotels available in Nimbin.













