There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Southport by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane EMD - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
3h 34m$289–700Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
17h 44m$102–3,337Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus
18h 50m$174–266Drive 924.3 km
- Drive from Emerald to Southportcar 924.3 km
10h 25m$165–238
Emerald to Southport by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Southport is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Southport is to fly and train which takes 3h 34m and costs $280 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Southport. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Southport via Rockhampton George Street and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Southport station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Queen Street station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.
The distance between Emerald and Southport is 751 km. The road distance is 924.3 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Southport without a car is to train which takes 17h 44m and costs $100 - $3,400.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Emerald to Southport, including transfers.
Emerald to Southport bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Southport train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Southport is to train which takes 17h 44m and costs $100 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 18h 50m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Southport, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Emerald to Queen Street station, platform 2 via Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 17h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Southport via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane in around 18h 50m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- 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
Bus from Brisbane to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Southport bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Southport train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Southport is 924 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Emerald to Southport.
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