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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Emeraldby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Emerald Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane SYD - EMD
    4h 1m
    $292–836

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    31h 38m
    $166–3,652

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    31h 47m
    $281–582

  4. Drive 1,455 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Emeraldcar car 1,455 km
    16h 46m
    $260–375

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane SYD - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Emeraldcar car
    6h 49m
    $506–1,605

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    35h 10m
    $236–3,608

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Emerald by train, subway, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration35h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,194.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Emerald via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 31h 38m.

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