There are 4 ways to get from Murwillumbah to Emerald by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
6h 17m$304–658Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Murwillumbah to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
20h 1m$126–3,443Bus
- Take the bus from Murwillumbah to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
21h 4m$181–298Drive 970 km
- Drive from Murwillumbah to Emeraldcar 970 km
11h 4m$177–255
Murwillumbah to Emerald by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Murwillumbah to Emerald is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 11h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Murwillumbah to Emerald is to train and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $300 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Murwillumbah to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Murwillumbah and arriving at Emerald via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 4m.
The distance between Murwillumbah and Emerald is 815 km. The road distance is 970 km.
The best way to get from Murwillumbah to Emerald without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 1m and costs $120 - $3,500.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Murwillumbah to Emerald, including transfers.
Murwillumbah to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Murwillumbah station.
Murwillumbah to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Emerald is 1h behind Murwillumbah. It is currently 4:11 PM in Murwillumbah and 3:11 PM in Emerald.
Yes, the driving distance between Murwillumbah to Emerald is 970 km. It takes approximately 11h 4m to drive from Murwillumbah to Emerald.
What companies run services between Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Murwillumbah to Emerald via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 21h 4m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–650
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Murwillumbah to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Murwillumbah to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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