There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Sawtell by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane EMD - CFS
6h 33m$272–927Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Sawtell Stationtrain 32
22h 33m$140–3,515Bus
- 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 Sawtell Station, Coach Stopbus
24h 5m$194–299Drive 1,189.9 km
- Drive from Emerald to Sawtellcar 1,189.9 km
13h 47m$217–313Train, bus
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Coffs Harbourbus Au001
25h 54m$159–3,426
Emerald to Sawtell by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Sawtell is to bus which costs $190 - $300 and takes 24h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Sawtell is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $270 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Sawtell station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Sawtell Station, Coach Stop via Rockhampton George Street and Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Sawtell station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Sawtell Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 33m.
The distance between Emerald and Sawtell is 910 km. The road distance is 1189.9 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Sawtell without a car is to train which takes 22h 33m and costs $140 - $3,600.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Emerald to Sawtell, including transfers.
Emerald to Sawtell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Sawtell train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Sawtell is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $270 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $3,600 and takes 22h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 24h 5m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Sawtell, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Link Airways, and Qantas fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to Sawtell Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 22h 33m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,700
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,400
- 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
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
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–75
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
- 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
- $110–160
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Sawtell Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Emerald to Sawtell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Sawtell is 1h ahead of Emerald. It is currently 3:44 PM in Emerald and 4:44 PM in Sawtell.
Emerald to Sawtell train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Sawtell is 1190 km. It takes approximately 13h 47m to drive from Emerald to Sawtell.
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