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

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There are 6 ways to get from Emerald to Sydney by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane EMD - SYD
    4h 34m
    $304–680

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    31h 32m
    $185–3,585

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    32h 40m
    $229–434

  4. Drive  1,445.6 km

    1. Drive from Emerald to Sydneycar car 1,445.6 km
    16h 35m
    $262–378

  5. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane EMD - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    7h 39m
    $366–1,047

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    35h 16m
    $250–3,685

Emerald to Sydney by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration31h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,205.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to Central Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 31h 32m.

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