There are 6 ways to get from Hervey Bay to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Hervey Bay
best- Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane HVB - EMD
5h 14m$562–1,023Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mount Larcombus Pm16
- Take the train from Mount Larcom to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
13h 28m$90–1,370Train
- Take the train from Howard to Rockhamptontrain Tilt Train
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
9h 52m$151–2,484Bus
- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Rockhamptonbus Cairns / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
11h 46m$106–240Drive 639.5 km
- Drive from Hervey Bay to Emeraldcar 639.5 km
7h 24m$115–166Bus to Bundaberg, fly
- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Bundaberg Airportbus
- Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BDB - EMD
6h 20m$558–928
Hervey Bay to Emerald by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hervey Bay to Emerald is to bus and train which costs $90 - $1,400 and takes 13h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Hervey Bay to Emerald is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $550 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Hervey Bay to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Ansons Rd near Hennessy Dr hail 'n' ride and arriving at Emerald via Hervey Bay and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Hervey Bay to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Hervey Bay and Emerald is 537 km. The road distance is 639.5 km.
The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs $150 - $2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Hervey Bay to Emerald, including transfers.
Hervey Bay to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Hervey Bay station.
Hervey Bay to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.
The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Emerald is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $2,500 and takes 9h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 11h 46m.
What companies run services between Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas flies from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Emerald Airport (EMD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hervey Bay to Emerald via Howard and Rockhampton in around 9h 52m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Hervey Bay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–950
Flights from Bundaberg to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Bundaberg to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–900
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Howard to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–1,269
- 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
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,013
- Heritage Class
- $1,269
Train from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,012
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
Train from Mount Larcom to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,287
- 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
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–85
- Gold Class
- $1,028
- Heritage Class
- $1,287
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $95–140
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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Hervey Bay to Mount Larcom
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Hervey Bay to Bundaberg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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Hervey Bay to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Hervey Bay to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hervey Bay to Emerald is 640 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Hervey Bay to Emerald.
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