There are 7 ways to get from Emerald to Whitsunday Islands by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane EMD - PPP
5h 46m$298–1,121Drive 507.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Emerald to Bowencar 507.5 km
6h 20m$91–132Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus Townsville / ...
11h$118–266Bus, train
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railwaybus Rockhampton
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
12h 31m$108–1,796Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane EMD - HTI
4h 26m$338–1,121Bus via Airlie Beach
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beachbus Au050-1 / ...
12h 25m$124–217Train
- Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
14h 33m$95–2,712
Emerald to Whitsunday Islands by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Whitsunday Islands is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Whitsunday Islands is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $330 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Whitsunday Islands. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Airlie Beach via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Whitsunday Islands. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Proserpine via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.
The distance between Emerald and Whitsunday Islands is 351 km. The road distance is 507.5 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Whitsunday Islands without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Emerald to Whitsunday Islands, including transfers.
Emerald to Whitsunday Islands bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Whitsunday Islands train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Whitsunday Islands is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $290 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 11h, you could also train, which costs $95 - $2,800 and takes 14h 33m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Whitsunday Islands, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Airlie Beach via Rockhampton in around 11h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,500
Flights from Emerald Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
Flights from Emerald Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–1,648
- 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
- $55–80
- AChoice
- $80–110
- Gold Class
- $1,316
- Heritage Class
- $1,648
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,012
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
Train from Rockhampton to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–1,648
- 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
- $55–80
- AChoice
- $80–110
- Gold Class
- $1,316
- Heritage Class
- $1,648
- 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 Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- 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 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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Emerald to Whitsunday Islands bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Whitsunday Islands train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Whitsunday Islands is 508 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Emerald to Whitsunday Islands.
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