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How to get fromEmerald to Sunshine Coastby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Sunshine Coast by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, line 615 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane EMD - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Aerodrome Rd at Maud Streetbus bus
    5h 13m
    $287–697

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Emerald to Nambourtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    14h 49m
    $90–2,947

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus Pm19
    15h 5m
    $138–226

  4. Drive 783.3 km

    1. Drive from Emerald to Sunshine Coastcar car 783.3 km
    9h 25m
    $141–203

  5. Fly to Hervey Bay, bus

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane EMD - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus bus
    9h 3m
    $326–1,064

Emerald to Sunshine Coast by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration14h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 774.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Emerald to Nambour twice a week. Tickets cost $85–2,947 and the journey takes 13h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Rockhampton George Street in around 15h 5m.

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