There are 5 ways to get from Eton to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane MKY - EMD
4h 22m$565–1,037Drive 343.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Eton to Emeraldcar 343.4 km
4h 14m$62–89Bus via Sarina
- Take the bus from Sarina to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
9h 42m$216–353Train
- 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$192–294
Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eton to Emerald is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Eton to Emerald is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Eton to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Sarina and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
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 bus via Sarina which takes 9h 42m and costs $210 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Eton to Emerald, including transfers.
Eton to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sarina 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 4h 22m and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Sarina, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 9h 42m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $2,400 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Eton, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eton to Emerald via Sarina and Rockhampton in around 9h 42m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $450–900
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,195
- 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
- $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
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sarina to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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 Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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 Sarina to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Eton to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 26+ hotels available in Emerald.