There are 6 ways to get from Griffith to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Griffith
best- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane GFF - EMD
8h 40m$627–2,133Train
cheapest- Take the train from Griffith Station to Goulburn Stationtrain 644
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Central Stationtrain 634 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
40h 55m$222–3,856Bus
- Take the bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
40h 46m$336–650Drive 1,472.6 km
- Drive from Griffith to Emeraldcar 1,472.6 km
17h 22m$314–453Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Griffith to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane OAG - EMD
9h 20m$653–2,043Bus, train
- Take the bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
45h 6m$271–3,665
Griffith to Emerald by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Griffith to Emerald is to drive which costs $310 - $460 and takes 17h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith to Emerald is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $600 - $2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Griffith Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Emerald via Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Griffith Station and arriving at Emerald via Goulburn Station, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 55m.
The distance between Griffith and Emerald is 1219 km. The road distance is 1472.6 km.
The best way to get from Griffith to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 40h 46m and costs $330 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Griffith to Emerald, including transfers.
Griffith to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Griffith Station, Coach Stop.
Griffith to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Griffith Station.
The best way to get from Griffith to Emerald is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $600 - $2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 40h 46m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $3,900 and takes 40h 55m.
What companies run services between Griffith, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Regional Express, and Virgin Australia fly from Griffith (GFF) to Emerald Airport (EMD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Emerald via Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 40h 46m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Griffith to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Friday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,100
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Dubbo, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Griffith to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,100
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Dubbo, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Griffith Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $19–28
- First Class
- $30–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $28–40
- First
- $45–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- 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 Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Griffith to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Emerald is 1h behind Griffith. It is currently 8:57 AM in Griffith and 7:57 AM in Emerald.
Griffith to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Goulburn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith to Emerald is 1473 km. It takes approximately 17h 22m to drive from Griffith to Emerald.
There are 24+ hotels available in Emerald.



















