There are 4 ways to get from Tannum Sands to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane GLT - EMD
4h$498–1,528Drive 390.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Tannum Sands to Emeraldcar 390.8 km
4h 32m$71–102Bus
- Take the bus from Benaraby to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm16
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
6h 52m$119–191Train
- Take the train from Gladstone to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
7h 24m$123–1,592
Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tannum Sands to Emerald is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Tannum Sands to Emerald is to fly which takes 4h and costs $490 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tannum Sands to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Benaraby and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Tannum Sands to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Emerald via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Tannum Sands and Emerald is 345 km. The road distance is 390.8 km.
The best way to get from Tannum Sands to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Tannum Sands to Emerald, including transfers.
Tannum Sands to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Benaraby station.
Tannum Sands to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gladstone station.
The best way to get from Tannum Sands to Emerald is to fly which takes 4h and costs $490 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 6h 52m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $1,600 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Tannum Sands, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Emerald Airport (EMD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tannum Sands to Emerald via Benaraby and Rockhampton in around 6h 52m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gladstone Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Gladstone to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,414
- 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
- $45–75
- AChoice
- $70–90
- Gold Class
- $1,129
- Heritage Class
- $1,414
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Benaraby to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://premierms.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
Tannum Sands to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Rockhampton George Street station.
Tannum Sands to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Emerald station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tannum Sands to Emerald is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Tannum Sands to Emerald.
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