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

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

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane NTL - EMD
    6h 20m
    $357–787

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    27h 50m
    $166–3,621

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    33h 7m
    $266–432

  4. Drive  1,301.1 km

    1. Drive from Maitland to Emeraldcar car 1,301.1 km
    15h 4m
    $237–342

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane SYD - EMD
    7h 54m
    $337–997

  6. Train to Tamworth, fly

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane TMW - EMD
    8h 33m
    $370–1,199

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    32h 5m
    $234–3,713

Maitland to Emerald by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration27h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,147.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maitland Station to Emerald via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 27h 50m.

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