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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane EMD - TSV
    4h 31m
    $623–1,027

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    16h 8m
    $119–3,611

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railwaybus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    14h 6m
    $134–2,694

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    15h 35m
    $154–374

  5. Drive  611 km

    1. Drive from Emerald to Townsvillecar car 611 km
    6h 58m
    $129–187

  6. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    16h 21m
    $164–264

Emerald to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Townsville via Rockhampton in around 15h 35m.

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