There are 6 ways to get from Gosford to Emerald by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane SYD - EMD
6h 47m$326–706Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gosford Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
29h 15m$174–3,634Bus
- Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
30h 49m$212–343Drive 1,378.4 km
- Drive from Gosford to Emeraldcar 1,378.4 km
15h 50m$253–366Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gosford Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane NTL - EMD
7h 18m$358–789Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
34h 57m$219–3,585
Gosford to Emerald by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gosford to Emerald is to bus which costs $210 - $350 and takes 30h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Gosford to Emerald is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $320 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Gosford station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Gosford Station, Stand G and arriving at Emerald via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Gosford station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Gosford Station and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.
The distance between Gosford and Emerald is 1284 km. The road distance is 1378.4 km.
The best way to get from Gosford to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 29h 15m and costs $170 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Gosford to Emerald, including transfers.
Gosford to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gosford Station, Stand G.
Gosford to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Gosford Station.
The best way to get from Gosford to Emerald is to train which takes 29h 15m and costs $170 - $3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $350 and takes 30h 49m.
What companies run services between Gosford, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Gosford Station to Emerald via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 29h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Emerald via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 30h 49m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Thursday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–650
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Gosford Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Gosford Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Gosford Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–110
- First
- $110–130
- Sleeper
- $210–240
- 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
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
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- 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
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Gosford to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Emerald is 1h behind Gosford. It is currently 10:24 AM in Gosford and 9:24 AM in Emerald.
Gosford to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gosford to Emerald is 1378 km. It takes approximately 15h 50m to drive from Gosford to Emerald.
There are 25+ hotels available in Emerald.



















