There are 6 ways to get from Maryborough to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Hervey Bay
best- Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane HVB - EMD
6h 47m$598–912Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maryborough West to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
11h 53m$81–2,413Bus
- Take the bus from Maryborough to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
11h 56m$111–186Drive 641.9 km
- Drive from Maryborough to Emeraldcar 641.9 km
7h 28m$116–168Bus to Bundaberg, fly
- Take the bus from Maryborough to Bundaberg Airportbus
- Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BDB - EMD
6h 47m$588–902Bus, train
- Take the bus from Maryborough to Mount Larcombus Pm16
- Take the train from Mount Larcom to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
12h 55m$103–1,380
Maryborough to Emerald by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maryborough to Emerald is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Maryborough to Emerald is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $600 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Maryborough to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Maryborough and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Maryborough to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Maryborough West and arriving at Emerald via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
The distance between Maryborough and Emerald is 566 km. The road distance is 641.9 km.
The best way to get from Maryborough to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs $80 - $2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Maryborough to Emerald, including transfers.
Maryborough to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Maryborough station.
Maryborough to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Maryborough West station.
The best way to get from Maryborough to Emerald is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $600 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $2,500 and takes 11h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 11h 56m.
What companies run services between Maryborough, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Jetstar fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Emerald Airport (EMD) once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Maryborough West to Emerald twice a week. Tickets cost $70–2,377 and the journey takes 10h 43m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Hervey Bay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–750
Flights from Hervey Bay to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,800
Flights from Bundaberg to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Bundaberg to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Maryborough West to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–2,377
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $70–110
- AChoice
- $110–150
- Gold Class
- $1,898
- Heritage Class
- $2,377
Train from Mount Larcom to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,287
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–85
- Gold Class
- $1,028
- Heritage Class
- $1,287
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Maryborough to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Maryborough to Bundaberg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Maryborough to Mount Larcom
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Maryborough to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Maryborough to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Emerald station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maryborough to Emerald is 642 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Maryborough to Emerald.
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