There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Tara by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, 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 to Brisbane Airport, bus
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane EMD - BNE
- Take the bus from Brisbane City to Tarabus
7h 37m$345–831Drive 626.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Emerald to Taracar 626.8 km
7h 3m$113–163Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Dalbybus
- Take the bus from Dalby to Tarabus
15h 51m$183–345Train, bus
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the bus from Brisbane City to Tarabus
21h 32m$160–3,420Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, bus
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane EMD - WTB
- Take the bus from Oakey to Tarabus
16h 11m$778–1,366
Emerald to Tara by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Tara is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Tara is to drive which takes 7h 3m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Tara. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Tara via Rockhampton, Miles and Dalby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.
The distance between Emerald and Tara is 972 km. The road distance is 626.8 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Tara without a car is to bus which takes 15h 51m and costs $180 - $350.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Emerald to Tara, including transfers.
Emerald to Tara bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Tara bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Tara is 627 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Emerald to Tara.
There are three+ hotels available in Tara.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Tara, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Emerald to Tara via Rockhampton, Miles, Dalby, and Dalby in around 15h 51m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–700
Flights from Emerald Airport to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 17m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Emerald Airport to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Emerald to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Brisbane City to Tara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Dalby to Tara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Brisbane City to Tara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Oakey to Tara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
Bus from Rockhampton to Miles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $90–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
Bus from Miles to Dalby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $30–50
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