There are 6 ways to get from Nulkaba 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
7h 9m$301–993Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
29h 33m$169–3,636Bus
- Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
34h 4m$264–439Drive 1,294 km
- Drive from Nulkaba to Emeraldcar 1,294 km
14h 55m$232–335Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane SYD - EMD
9h 36m$328–861Bus, train
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
32h 56m$239–3,718
Nulkaba to Emerald by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nulkaba to Emerald is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 14h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Nulkaba to Emerald is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $300 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nulkaba to Emerald. However, there are services departing from St Philips Christian College Nulkaba and arriving at Emerald via Hexham, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Nulkaba station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 33m.
The distance between Nulkaba and Emerald is 1177 km. The road distance is 1294 km.
The best way to get from Nulkaba to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 29h 33m and costs $160 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Nulkaba to Emerald, including transfers.
Nulkaba to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hexham station.
Nulkaba to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Nulkaba to Emerald is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $300 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $3,700 and takes 29h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $260 - $440 and takes 34h 4m.
What companies run services between Nulkaba, 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 bus from St Philips Christian College Nulkaba to Emerald via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 29h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,500
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Maitland Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $70–95
- First
- $100–120
- Sleeper
- $200–230
Train from Maitland Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Hexham to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Nulkaba to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Nulkaba to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nulkaba to Emerald is 1294 km. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Nulkaba to Emerald.
There are 25+ hotels available in Emerald.





