There are 4 ways to get from North Lakes to Emerald by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Mango Hill East station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
3h 36m$286–746Train
cheapest- Take the train from Caboolture to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
16h 11m$96–3,202Bus
- Take the bus from Aspley Gympie Road to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm16
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
19h 43m$146–242Drive 844.7 km
- Drive from North Lakes to Emeraldcar 844.7 km
9h 58m$152–220
North Lakes to Emerald by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Lakes to Emerald is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from North Lakes to Emerald is to train and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $280 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from North Lakes to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Discovery Dr near Willandra Pde and arriving at Emerald via North Lakes station, platform 2, Aspley Gympie Road and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from North Lakes station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Narangba station, platform 3 and arriving at Emerald via Caboolture. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
The distance between North Lakes and Emerald is 695 km. The road distance is 844.7 km.
The best way to get from North Lakes to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 16h 11m and costs $95 - $3,200.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from North Lakes to Emerald, including transfers.
North Lakes to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Aspley Gympie Road station.
North Lakes to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Caboolture station.
The best way to get from North Lakes to Emerald is to train which takes 16h 11m and costs $95 - $3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 19h 43m.
What companies run services between North Lakes, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Caboolture to Emerald twice a week. Tickets cost $95–3,149 and the journey takes 14h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Discovery Dr near Willandra Pde to Emerald via North Lakes station, platform 2, Gympie Rd at Aspley South, stop 41, Aspley Gympie Road, and Rockhampton in around 19h 43m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Mango Hill East station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Caboolture to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,149
- 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
- $95–130
- AChoice
- $150–200
- Gold Class
- $2,514
- Heritage Class
- $3,149
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Aspley Gympie Road to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://premierms.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
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North Lakes to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Rockhampton George Street station.
North Lakes to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Emerald station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Lakes to Emerald is 845 km. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from North Lakes to Emerald.
There are 26+ hotels available in Emerald.