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How to get fromGold Coast to Emeraldby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to Emerald by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane BNE - EMD
    4h 56m
    $288–750

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    18h 14m
    $96–3,402

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    18h 41m
    $173–316

  4. Drive 930.4 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Emeraldcar car 930.4 km
    10h 33m
    $168–243

Gold Coast to Emerald by tram and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration18h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Emerald via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 18h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Emerald via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 18h 41m.

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