There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Emerald by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
5h 9m$280–702Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
18h 26m$96–3,402Bus
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
19h 10m$201–337Drive 952.4 km
- Drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Emeraldcar 952.4 km
10h 44m$169–244
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Emerald by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Emerald is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Emerald is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $280 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Airport and arriving at Emerald via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.
The distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Emerald is 782 km. The road distance is 952.4 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 18h 26m and costs $95 - $3,400.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Emerald, including transfers.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Emerald bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Gold Coast Airport station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Emerald train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Emerald is to train which takes 18h 26m and costs $95 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $340 and takes 19h 10m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Emerald via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 18h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Emerald via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 19h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Byron Easybus
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- Byron Easybus
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- 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
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Emerald bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Emerald train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Emerald is 952 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Emerald.
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