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
9h 10m$342–1,028Train
cheapest- Take the train from Griffith Station to Goulburn Stationtrain 644
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Central Stationtrain 624 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
40h 50m$212–3,869Bus
- 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$336–655Drive 1,509.5 km
- Drive from Griffith to Emeraldcar 1,509.5 km
16h 27m$271–391Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Griffith to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane OAG - EMD
9h 10m$535–1,719Bus, train
- Take the bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
44h 11m$264–3,653
Griffith to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith to Emerald is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 16h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith to Emerald is to drive and fly which takes 9h 10m and costs $500 - $1,800.
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 50m.
The distance between Griffith and Emerald is 1219 km. The road distance is 1509.5 km.
The best way to get from Griffith to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 40h 46m and costs $330 - $700.
It takes approximately 9h 10m 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 9h 10m and costs $340 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 40h 46m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $3,900 and takes 40h 50m.
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) twice 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
- 11h 27m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,700
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,600
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Dubbo, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
Flights from Orange Airport to Emerald Airport via Dubbo, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Griffith Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–100
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $28–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- 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
- $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
- 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
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Griffith to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Griffith to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Goulburn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith to Emerald is 1509 km. It takes approximately 16h 27m to drive from Griffith to Emerald.
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