There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Rockhampton by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
3h 35m$50–100Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of the Outback
5h 32m$35–1,012Drive 269.6 km
- Drive from Emerald to Rockhamptoncar 269.6 km
3h 2m$49–70Fly
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane EMD - ROK
3h 36m$438–1,021
Emerald to Rockhampton by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Rockhampton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Rockhampton is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Emerald and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Emerald and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Emerald and Rockhampton is 273 km. The road distance is 269.6 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Rockhampton without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $50 - $100.
The bus from Emerald to Rockhampton takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.
Emerald to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Rockhampton is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $1,100 and takes 5h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $430 - $1,100 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Emerald to Rockhampton once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Emerald to Rockhampton twice a week. Tickets cost $35–1,012 and the journey takes 5h 32m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
Flights from Emerald Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $420–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,012
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Rockhampton is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Emerald to Rockhampton.
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