There are 4 ways to get from Redbank Plains to Emerald by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Springfield Central station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
4h 29m$286–748Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
17h 36m$96–3,402Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
19h 20m$162–292Drive 851.5 km
- Drive from Redbank Plains to Emeraldcar 851.5 km
9h 43m$154–222
Redbank Plains to Emerald by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redbank Plains to Emerald is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Redbank Plains to Emerald is to train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $280 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Redbank Plains to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve and arriving at Emerald via Springfield Central station, stop A, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Redbank Plains station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Goodna station, platform 1 and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 36m.
The distance between Redbank Plains and Emerald is 710 km. The road distance is 851.5 km.
The best way to get from Redbank Plains to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 17h 36m and costs $95 - $3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Redbank Plains to Emerald, including transfers.
Redbank Plains to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Redbank Plains to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Redbank Plains to Emerald is to train which takes 17h 36m and costs $95 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $300 and takes 19h 20m.
What companies run services between Redbank Plains, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Emerald twice a week. Tickets cost $95–3,336 and the journey takes 15h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve to Emerald via Springfield Central station, stop E, Springfield Central station, stop A, Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 19h 20m.
- 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 Springfield Central station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- 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
- Website
- https://www.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
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More Questions & Answers
Redbank Plains to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Redbank Plains to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Emerald station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redbank Plains to Emerald is 852 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Redbank Plains to Emerald.
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