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How to get fromMaclean to Emeraldby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Maclean to Emerald by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane CFS - EMD
    7h 36m
    $332–1,040

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from MacLean to Grafton City Southbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    21h 54m
    $145–3,598

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maclean to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    23h 21m
    $209–361

  4. Drive  1,099.4 km

    1. Drive from Maclean to Emeraldcar car 1,099.4 km
    12h 44m
    $201–290

  5. Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from MacLean to Grafton City Southbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane BNE - EMD
    8h 42m
    $347–846

  6. Bus, train via Lismore

    1. Take the bus from Maclean Civic Hall, River St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus bus 695
    2. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    23h 26m
    $185–3,528

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from MacLean to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    24h 36m
    $151–3,477

Maclean to Emerald by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration21h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,024.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Maclean, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Maclean to Emerald via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 23h 21m.

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