There are 8 ways to get from Gunnedah to Emerald by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus, bus to Armidale, fly
best- Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Airportbus
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane ARM - EMD
8h 29m$313–951Drive 1,026.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Gunnedah to Emeraldcar 1,026.6 km
11h 36m$184–265Bus
- Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Moree Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the bus from Moree to Toowoombabus
- Take the bus from Toowoomba to Milesbus
- Take the bus from Miles to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
27h 29m$303–715Train, bus
- Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Moree Stationtrain 243
- Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindibus
- Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Citybus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
28h 3m$233–3,636Bus to Tamworth, fly
- Take the bus from Somerton Rest Area, Oxley Hwy to Peel High Schoolbus
- Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane TMW - EMD
8h 17m$318–1,037Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane NTL - EMD
10h 46m$328–1,037Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga Stationbus
- Take the bus from Urunga to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
33h 11m$285–3,674Train
- Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 244
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Maitland Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
33h 16m$195–3,675
Gunnedah to Emerald by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Emerald is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Emerald is to bus and fly which takes 8h 17m and costs $310 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Gunnedah station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Emerald via Moree, Toowoomba, Miles and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Gunnedah station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station and arriving at Emerald via Werris Creek Station, Maitland Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 16m.
The distance between Gunnedah and Emerald is 1035 km. The road distance is 1026.6 km.
The best way to get from Gunnedah to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 27h 29m and costs $300 - $750.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Gunnedah to Emerald, including transfers.
Gunnedah to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop.
Gunnedah to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station.
The best way to get from Gunnedah to Emerald is to bus which takes 27h 29m and costs $300 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $3,700 and takes 33h 16m.
What companies run services between Gunnedah, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Emerald via Moree Station, Coach Stop, Moree, Toowoomba, Miles, and Rockhampton in around 27h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gunnedah Station to Emerald via Werris Creek Station, Maitland Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 33h 16m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Armidale to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Armidale to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
Flights from Armidale to Emerald Airport via Tamworth, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,400
Flights from Armidale to Emerald Airport via Coffs Harbour, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,300
Flights from Tamworth to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
Flights from Tamworth to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,500
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Gunnedah Station to Moree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–26
- First Class
- $28–45
Train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $10–16
- First Class
- $17–26
Train from Werris Creek Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $21–35
- First Class
- $30–50
Train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $10–16
- First Class
- $17–26
Train from Werris Creek Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $19–29
- First Class
- $30–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Moree Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Gunnedah to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Moree Station, Coach Stop.
Gunnedah to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Werris Creek Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gunnedah to Emerald is 1027 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Gunnedah to Emerald.
There are 25+ hotels available in Emerald.

