There are 7 ways to get from Swan Hill to Emerald by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Swan Hill Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane MEL - EMD
10h 59m$392–756Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
- Take the train from Albury Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
46h 5m$241–3,894Bus
- Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
46h 43m$346–799Drive 1,696.7 km
- Drive from Swan Hill to Emeraldcar 1,696.7 km
18h 37m$307–444Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Swan Hill Station to Footscray Stationtrain
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane AVV - EMD
13h 1m$316–1,140Bus, train to Albury, fly
- Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Benalla Station/Mackellar Stbus
- Take the train from Benalla Station to Albury Stationtrain
- Fly from Albury (ABX) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane ABX - EMD
14h 50m$519–1,803Bus, train via Cabramatta
- Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Albury station to Liverpoolbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
2d 1h$299–3,709
Swan Hill to Emerald by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swan Hill to Emerald is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 18h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Swan Hill to Emerald is to train and fly which takes 10h 59m and costs $390 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Swan Hill station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St and arriving at Emerald via Albury, Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 43m.
The distance between Swan Hill and Emerald is 1972 km. The road distance is 1696.7 km.
The best way to get from Swan Hill to Emerald without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 5m and costs $240 - $3,900.
It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Swan Hill to Emerald, including transfers.
Swan Hill to Emerald bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St.
Swan Hill to Emerald bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.
Yes, the driving distance between Swan Hill to Emerald is 1697 km. It takes approximately 18h 37m to drive from Swan Hill to Emerald.
There are 25+ hotels available in Emerald.
What companies run services between Swan Hill, VIC, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Emerald via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 46h 43m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,400
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,400
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Emerald Airport via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,400
Flights from Avalon Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Avalon Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Albury to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,600
Flights from Albury to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Swan Hill Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Swan Hill Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Footscray Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Benalla Station to Albury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–35
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–35
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Benalla Station/Mackellar St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–28
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
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