There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Wollongong by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane EMD - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
5h 32m$313–904Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
33h 35m$177–3,595Bus
- 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 Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
36h 33m$239–431Drive 1,519.2 km
- Drive from Emerald to Wollongongcar 1,519.2 km
17h 36m$273–394Train, bus
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
37h 19m$257–3,675
Emerald to Wollongong by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Wollongong is to train which costs $170 - $3,600 and takes 33h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Wollongong is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs $310 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Wollongong. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Wollongong via Rockhampton George Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Wollongong station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Wollongong Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 35m.
The distance between Emerald and Wollongong is 1271 km. The road distance is 1519.2 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Wollongong without a car is to train which takes 33h 35m and costs $170 - $3,600.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Emerald to Wollongong, including transfers.
Emerald to Wollongong bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Wollongong train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Wollongong is to train which takes 33h 35m and costs $170 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $440 and takes 36h 33m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Emerald to Wollongong Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 33h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Wollongong via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Central Station in around 36h 33m.
- 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
- $470–850
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- 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
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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- 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 Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–210
- Advantage
- $180–270
- Flexible
- $230–330
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Wollongong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Wollongong bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Wollongong train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Wollongong is 1519 km. It takes approximately 17h 36m to drive from Emerald to Wollongong.
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