There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Newcastle Airport
best- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane NTL - EMD
5h 27m$292–978Train
cheapest- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
28h 12m$155–3,628Bus
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
29h 14m$207–360Drive 1,332.1 km
- Drive from Newcastle to Emeraldcar 1,332.1 km
15h 20m$241–348Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane SYD - EMD
8h 10m$316–958Bus, train
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
31h 1m$202–3,549
Newcastle to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Emerald is to bus which costs $200 - $360 and takes 29h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Emerald is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $290 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd and arriving at Emerald via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadow Station and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 12m.
The distance between Newcastle and Emerald is 1114 km. The road distance is 1332.1 km.
The best way to get from Newcastle to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 28h 12m and costs $150 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Newcastle to Emerald, including transfers.
Newcastle to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd.
Newcastle to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadow Station.
The best way to get from Newcastle to Emerald is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $290 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $3,700 and takes 28h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $360 and takes 29h 14m.
What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Broadmeadow Station to Emerald via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 28h 12m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,500
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–950
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $70–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Newcastle to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Newcastle to Emerald bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Newcastle to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Emerald is 1332 km. It takes approximately 15h 20m to drive from Newcastle to Emerald.
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