There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Port Macquarie by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane EMD - PQQ
7h 35m$270–925Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 32
25h 49m$143–3,540Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Port Macquariebus
27h 48m$243–426Drive 1,272.5 km
- Drive from Emerald to Port Macquariecar 1,272.5 km
15h 8m$228–330Train, bus
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Port Macquariebus Pm11
29h 17m$180–3,455
Emerald to Port Macquarie by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Port Macquarie is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 15h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $270 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Port Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Port Macquarie via Rockhampton and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Port Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Wauchope Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.
The distance between Emerald and Port Macquarie is 1002 km. The road distance is 1272.5 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Port Macquarie without a car is to train which takes 25h 49m and costs $140 - $3,600.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Emerald to Port Macquarie, including transfers.
Emerald to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Port Macquarie train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $270 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $3,600 and takes 25h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $430 and takes 27h 48m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to Findlay Park, Findlay Dr via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Wauchope Station, and Cameron St Before High St in around 25h 49m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
Flights from Emerald Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,700
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Emerald to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- 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
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
Train from Emerald to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- 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
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- 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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Port Macquarie train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Port Macquarie is 1272 km. It takes approximately 15h 8m to drive from Emerald to Port Macquarie.
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