There are 5 ways to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane MKY - EMD
3h 56m$473–891Drive 371.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emeraldcar 371.9 km
4h 39m$67–97Train
- Take the train from Mackay to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
11h 21m$94–2,323Bus
- Take the bus from Sarina to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
12h 18m$96–207Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Sarina to Carmilabus
- Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Streetbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
13h 13m$105–182
Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emerald by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emerald is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emerald is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $470 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Mackay Airport and arriving at Emerald via Caneland station, stop A, Sarina and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
The distance between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Emerald is 292 km. The road distance is 371.9 km.
The best way to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs $90 - $2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emerald, including transfers.
Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sarina station.
Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emerald is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $470 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $2,400 and takes 11h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 12h 18m.
What companies run services between Mackay Airport (MKY), Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay Airport to Emerald via Caneland station, stop A, Mackay, and Rockhampton in around 11h 21m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $450–900
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,195
- 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
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sarina to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
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
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 Sarina to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Sarina to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emerald is 372 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Emerald.
There are 26+ hotels available in Emerald.