There are 5 ways to get from Eton to Emerald 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
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane MKY - EMD
5h 17m$620–1,043Drive 343.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Eton to Emeraldcar 343.4 km
4h 14m$73–105Train
- Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
10h 12m$164–2,405Bus
- Take the bus from Mackay to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
10h 35m$192–279Bus via Sarina
- Take the bus from Sarina to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
10h 55m$184–304
Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eton to Emerald is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Eton to Emerald is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Eton to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Eton to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Eton and Emerald is 321 km. The road distance is 343.4 km.
The best way to get from Eton to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs $160 - $2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Eton to Emerald, including transfers.
Eton to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Eton to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Eton to Emerald is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $600 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $2,400 and takes 10h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $280 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Eton, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eton to Emerald via Mackay and Rockhampton in around 10h 12m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–750
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,195
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
Train from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,012
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
Bus from Sarina to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $80–110
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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 Sarina to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Eton to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Eton to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eton to Emerald is 343 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Eton to Emerald.
There are 25+ hotels available in Emerald.