There are 6 ways to get from Lismore to Emerald by bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus
- Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
6h 24m$303–671Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 175
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
19h 20m$113–3,425Bus
- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 175
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
20h 23m$163–280Drive 1,017.7 km
- Drive from Lismore to Emeraldcar 1,017.7 km
11h 45m$182–263Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lismore to Coffs Harbourbus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane CFS - EMD
9h 38m$293–935Bus, train via Lismore
- Take the bus from Lismore to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
21h 31m$140–3,462
Lismore to Emerald by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lismore to Emerald is to bus which costs $160 - $280 and takes 20h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lismore to Emerald is to bus and train and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $300 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Lismore to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St and arriving at Emerald via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 23m.
The distance between Lismore and Emerald is 878 km. The road distance is 1017.7 km.
The best way to get from Lismore to Emerald without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 20m and costs $110 - $3,500.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Lismore to Emerald, including transfers.
Lismore to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St station.
Lismore to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Yes, the driving distance between Lismore to Emerald is 1018 km. It takes approximately 11h 45m to drive from Lismore to Emerald.
There are 25+ hotels available in Emerald.
What companies run services between Lismore, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Emerald via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 20h 23m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–700
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,300
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
Train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Beenleigh Station, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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