There are 8 ways to get from Emerald to Scone by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Tamworth, train
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane EMD - TMW
- Take the train from Tamworth Station to Scone Stationtrain
7h 24m$336–1,051Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Scone Stationtrain Hun
31h 13m$163–3,600Bus
- 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 Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus
- Take the bus from Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand A to Scone Station, Coach Stopbus
33h 38m$221–340Drive 1,181.2 km
- Drive from Emerald to Sconecar 1,181.2 km
13h 26m$211–305Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane EMD - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Scone Stationtrain
7h 49m$290–990Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane EMD - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Scone Stationtrain
9h 21m$317–929Fly to Armidale, bus, train
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Armidale (ARM)plane EMD - ARM
- Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Stationbus
- Take the train from Tamworth Station to Scone Stationtrain
9h 47m$321–1,021Train, bus
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Scone Stationtrain Hun
35h 47m$242–3,643
Emerald to Scone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Scone is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 13h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Scone is to fly and train which takes 7h 24m and costs $330 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Scone station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Scone Station, Coach Stop via Rockhampton George Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Scone station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Scone Station via Roma Street Station and Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 13m.
The distance between Emerald and Scone is 1033 km. The road distance is 1181.2 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Scone without a car is to train which takes 31h 13m and costs $160 - $3,600.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Emerald to Scone, including transfers.
Emerald to Scone bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Scone train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Scone is to train which takes 31h 13m and costs $160 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $340 and takes 33h 38m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Scone, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Emerald to Scone Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Maitland Station in around 31h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Scone Station, Coach Stop via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd, Broadmeadow Station, Hamilton Station, and Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand A in around 33h 38m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
Flights from Emerald Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
Flights from Emerald Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,000
Flights from Emerald Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–850
Flights from Emerald Airport to Armidale via Brisbane, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,500
Flights from Emerald Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane, Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,500
Flights from Emerald Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–950
Flights from Emerald Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $270–490
Flights from Emerald Airport to Armidale via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Emerald Airport to Armidale via Brisbane, Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,400
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,500
Flights from Emerald Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane, Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,500
Flights from Emerald Airport to Armidale via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,300
Flights from Emerald Airport to Armidale via Brisbane, Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Tamworth Station to Scone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $22–35
- First Class
- $30–45
Train from Maitland Station to Scone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $21–35
- First Class
- $28–45
Train from Central Station to Scone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–75
Train from Tamworth Station to Scone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $22–35
- First Class
- $30–45
- 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 Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Maitland Station to Scone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Scone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Scone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- 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
Bus from Brisbane to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $190–290
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand A to Scone Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Scone bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Scone train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Scone is 1181 km. It takes approximately 13h 26m to drive from Emerald to Scone.
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