There are 4 ways to get from Helensvale to Emerald by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
4h 13m$298–649Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
17h 33m$96–3,400Bus
- Take the bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Boggo Road station, platform 3bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
18h 59m$152–256Drive 916.5 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Emeraldcar 916.5 km
10h 17m$167–242
Helensvale to Emerald by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Emerald is to bus which costs $150 - $260 and takes 18h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Emerald is to train and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $290 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Helensvale L1 bus stop and arriving at Emerald via Boggo Road station, platform 4, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Helensvale station, platform 2 and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 33m.
The distance between Helensvale and Emerald is 742 km. The road distance is 916.5 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 17h 33m and costs $95 - $3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Helensvale to Emerald, including transfers.
Helensvale to Emerald bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale L1 bus stop station.
Helensvale to Emerald train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Emerald is to train which takes 17h 33m and costs $95 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 18h 59m.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Emerald via Roma Street in around 17h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Emerald via Boggo Road station, platform 4, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 18h 59m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–650
Bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Boggo Road station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Helensvale to Emerald bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Boggo Road station, platform 3.
Helensvale to Emerald train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Emerald is 917 km. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Helensvale to Emerald.
There are 25+ hotels available in Emerald.