There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Surfers Paradise by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 51m$299–650Train
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 / ...
18h 1m$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 Surfers Paradisebus
19h 19m$191–299Drive 929.5 km
- Drive from Emerald to Surfers Paradisecar 929.5 km
10h 29m$169–243
Emerald to Surfers Paradise by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Surfers Paradise is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Surfers Paradise is to fly and train which takes 3h 51m and costs $290 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Rockhampton George Street and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.
The distance between Emerald and Surfers Paradise is 758 km. The road distance is 929.5 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Surfers Paradise without a car is to train which takes 18h 1m and costs $100 - $3,400.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Emerald to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.
Emerald to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Surfers Paradise is to train which takes 18h 1m and costs $100 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 19h 19m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Emerald to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 18h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Surfers Paradise via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane in around 19h 19m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- 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
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
Bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Flexible
- $27–45
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Emerald to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Surfers Paradise is 929 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Emerald to Surfers Paradise.
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