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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Emeraldby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Emerald Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane MEL - EMD
    4h 46m
    $355–673

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    43h 23m
    $236–3,896

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    45h 5m
    $438–838

  4. Drive 1,939.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Emeraldcar car 1,939.3 km
    21h 21m
    $346–499

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane MEL - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Emeraldcar car
    7h 19m
    $391–1,112

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    47h 18m
    $325–3,697

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Emerald by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration43h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,605.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Emerald Airport (EMD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Emerald via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 43h 23m.

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