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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 29m
    $357–1,037

  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 Maitland Station, Station St to Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand Abus bus 1Hu
    2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    31h 33m
    $215–359

  4. Drive  1,300.4 km

    1. Drive from Maitland to Emeraldcar car 1,300.4 km
    15h
    $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 51m
    $337–847

  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 Hexham to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    33h 5m
    $211–3,577

Maitland to Emerald by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration27h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,147.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar 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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