There are 6 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Port Macquarie
best- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane PQQ - EMD
5h 45m$381–1,326Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
25h 29m$141–3,609Bus
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
28h 2m$244–426Drive 1,272.7 km
- Drive from Port Macquarie to Emeraldcar 1,272.7 km
15h 8m$229–331Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbourbus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane CFS - EMD
9h 13m$282–938Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
27h 16m$176–3,512
Port Macquarie to Emerald by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Macquarie to Emerald is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 15h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Port Macquarie to Emerald is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $380 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Macquarie to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Port Macquarie and arriving at Emerald via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Macquarie station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Wauchope Station and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 29m.
The distance between Port Macquarie and Emerald is 1005 km. The road distance is 1272.7 km.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 25h 29m and costs $140 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Port Macquarie to Emerald, including transfers.
Port Macquarie to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Port Macquarie station.
Port Macquarie to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wauchope Station.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Emerald is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $380 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $3,700 and takes 25h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $430 and takes 28h 2m.
What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas flies from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Emerald Airport (EMD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Emerald via Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 25h 29m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Port Macquarie to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,500
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,300
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- 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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- 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
Bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Port Macquarie to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Port Macquarie to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Macquarie to Emerald is 1273 km. It takes approximately 15h 8m to drive from Port Macquarie to Emerald.
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