There are 6 ways to get from Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Emerald Airport
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane EMD - SYD
3h 56m$288–871Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
31h 46m$188–3,608Bus
- 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 Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
33h 55m$224–343Drive 1,454 km
- Drive from Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD)car 1,454 km
16h 45m$260–375Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly
- Drive from Emerald to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
- Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MOV - SYD
6h 29m$346–1,152Train, bus
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
35h 48m$268–3,688
Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to bus which costs $220 - $350 and takes 33h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $280 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD). However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International via Rockhampton George Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D and Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD) station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at International Airport Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 46m.
The distance between Emerald and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 1195 km. The road distance is 1454 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to train which takes 31h 46m and costs $180 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD), including transfers.
Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $280 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $3,700 and takes 31h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $220 - $350 and takes 33h 55m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to International Airport Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 31h 46m.
- Website
- qantas.com
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 Moranbah Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,600
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Sydney International Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
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 Moranbah Airport to Sydney International Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,200
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Sydney International Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
- 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
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
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- 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
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $150–210
- Advantage
- $180–270
- Flexible
- $230–330
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 1454 km. It takes approximately 16h 45m to drive from Emerald to Sydney Airport (SYD).
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