There are 4 ways to get from Emerald to Tweed Heads 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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
4h 27m$299–650Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
18h 33m$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 Tweed Headsbus
20h$191–294Drive 955.8 km
- Drive from Emerald to Tweed Headscar 955.8 km
10h 44m$173–249
Emerald to Tweed Heads by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Tweed Heads is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Tweed Heads is to fly and train which takes 4h 27m and costs $290 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Tweed Heads. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Tweed Heads via Rockhampton George Street and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Tweed Heads station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.
The distance between Emerald and Tweed Heads is 785 km. The road distance is 955.8 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Tweed Heads without a car is to train which takes 18h 33m and costs $100 - $3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Emerald to Tweed Heads, including transfers.
Emerald to Tweed Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Tweed Heads train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Tweed Heads is to train which takes 18h 33m and costs $100 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 20h.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Emerald to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 18h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Tweed Heads via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane in around 20h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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
- 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
Bus from Brisbane to Tweed Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Emerald to Tweed Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Tweed Heads is 1h ahead of Emerald. It is currently 2:16 PM in Emerald and 3:16 PM in Tweed Heads.
Emerald to Tweed Heads train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Tweed Heads is 956 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Emerald to Tweed Heads.
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