There are 4 ways to get from Rockhampton to Emerald by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
3h 50m$50–100Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
4h 32m$35–1,012Drive 270.1 km
- Drive from Rockhampton to Emeraldcar 270.1 km
3h 3m$49–71Fly
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane ROK - EMD
3h 46m$447–1,016
Rockhampton to Emerald by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Emerald is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Emerald is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Emerald. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Emerald. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Emerald is 271 km. The road distance is 270.1 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $50 - $100.
The bus from Rockhampton to Emerald takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.
Rockhampton to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Emerald is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $1,100 and takes 4h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $440 - $1,100 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Emerald once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Emerald twice a week. Tickets cost $35–1,012 and the journey takes 4h 32m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,012
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
- 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
Rockhampton to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Emerald station.
Rockhampton to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Emerald station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Emerald is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Rockhampton to Emerald.
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