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How to get fromPort Macquarie to Emeraldby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Port Macquarie

    best
    1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane PQQ - EMD
    6h 30m
    $421–1,425

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    25h 29m
    $151–3,609

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    28h 2m
    $243–386

  4. Drive  1,272 km

    1. Drive from Port Macquarie to Emeraldcar car 1,272 km
    15h 5m
    $230–332

  5. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbourbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane CFS - EMD
    8h 53m
    $306–986

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    28h 16m
    $185–3,524

Port Macquarie to Emerald by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration25h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,005.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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.

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