There are 4 ways to get from Gladstone to Emerald by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Gladstone to Rockhamptonbus Townsville / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
6h 10m$78–144Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gladstone to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
7h 2m$45–1,414Drive 366.6 km
- Drive from Gladstone to Emeraldcar 366.6 km
4h 17m$66–95Fly
- Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane GLT - EMD
3h 43m$434–1,453
Gladstone to Emerald by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gladstone to Emerald is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Gladstone to Emerald is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $430 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Gladstone to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gladstone and arriving at Emerald. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Gladstone and Emerald is 381 km. The road distance is 366.6 km.
The best way to get from Gladstone to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Gladstone to Emerald, including transfers.
Gladstone to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Gladstone station.
Gladstone to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gladstone station.
The best way to get from Gladstone to Emerald is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $1,500 and takes 7h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $430 - $1,500 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Gladstone, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gladstone to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Gladstone to Emerald twice a week. Tickets cost $45–1,414 and the journey takes 7h 2m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gladstone Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Gladstone to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,414
- 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
- $45–75
- AChoice
- $70–90
- Gold Class
- $1,129
- Heritage Class
- $1,414
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Gladstone to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
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
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More Questions & Answers
Gladstone to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Gladstone to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Emerald station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gladstone to Emerald is 367 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Gladstone to Emerald.
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