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How to get fromTownsville Airport (TSV) to Emeraldby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Emerald Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane TSV - EMD
    4h 31m
    $519–840

  2. Drive 614.3 km

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    1. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emeraldcar car 614.3 km
    7h 2m
    $109–158

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    16h 48m
    $117–3,702

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus Longreach
    17h 19m
    $146–361

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane TSV - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Emeraldcar car
    6h 39m
    $450–1,314

  6. Bus via Townsville City bus hub Stop B

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus Longreach
    18h 4m
    $151–271

Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration16h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Townsville Airport (TSV), Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville Airport to Emerald via Townsville City bus hub Stop A, Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, and Rockhampton in around 16h 48m.

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