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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane SYD - EMD
    5h 24m
    $306–944

  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
    30h 32m
    $165–3,649

  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
    30h 41m
    $289–580

  4. Drive 1,445.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Emeraldcar car 1,445.7 km
    16h 38m
    $260–375

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane NTL - EMD
    8h 13m
    $301–992

  6. Train via Central Station

    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
    30h 35m
    $165–3,649

  7. 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 22m
    $218–3,584

Sydney to Emerald by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration30h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,207 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Emerald via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 30h 32m.

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