There are 5 ways to get from Gatton to Sapphire Central by bus, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train, 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.
Bus, fly to Emerald Airport, taxi
best- Take the bus from Gatton to Brisbanebus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
- Take the taxi from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Sapphire Centraltaxi
5h 2m$509–903Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gatton to Roma Streettrain Westlander
- Take the train from Roma Street to Anakietrain Spirit of the Outback
20h 26m$157–3,910Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Gatton to Barcaldinebus Mount Isa
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Anakiebus Rockhampton
20h 24m$245–514Drive 840.2 km
- Drive from Gatton to Sapphire Centralcar 840.2 km
9h 30m$179–258Bus, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Gatton to Brisbanebus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane BNE - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Sapphire Centralcar
7h 18m$449–938
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gatton to Sapphire Central is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Gatton to Sapphire Central is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 2m and costs $500 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatton to Sapphire Central. However, there are services departing from Gatton and arriving at Anakie via Barcaldine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatton to Sapphire Central. However, there are services departing from Gatton and arriving at Anakie via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 26m.
The distance between Gatton and Sapphire Central is 817 km. The road distance is 840.2 km.
The best way to get from Gatton to Sapphire Central without a car is to bus which takes 20h 24m and costs $240 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Gatton to Sapphire Central, including transfers.
Gatton to Sapphire Central bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Gatton station.
Gatton to Sapphire Central train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gatton station.
The best way to get from Gatton to Sapphire Central is to bus which takes 20h 24m and costs $240 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $4,000 and takes 20h 26m.
What companies run services between Gatton, QLD, Australia and Sapphire Central, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gatton to Sapphire Central via Barcaldine, Barcaldine, and Anakie in around 20h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatton to Sapphire Central via Roma Street and Anakie in around 20h 26m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–650
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Moranbah Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–950
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Gatton to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $16–360
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $22–40
- AChoice
- $18–23
- Gold Class
- $288
- Heritage Class
- $360
Train from Roma Street to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,496
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,791
- Heritage Class
- $3,496
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Gatton to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Gatton to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–370
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $160–230
- Flexible
- $190–370
Bus from Barcaldine to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $70–95
Bus from Gatton to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
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Booking & Getting There
Gatton to Sapphire Central bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Barcaldine station.
Gatton to Sapphire Central train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatton to Sapphire Central is 840 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Gatton to Sapphire Central.
There are three+ hotels available in Sapphire Central.







