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

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane TSV - EMD
    4h 31m
    $526–959

  2. Drive 610.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Emeraldcar car 610.6 km
    6h 57m
    $110–159

  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
    15h 11m
    $115–3,680

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus Longreach
    16h 5m
    $147–359

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus Longreach
    16h 35m
    $160–279

Townsville to Emerald by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration15h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, 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 train from Townsville to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 15h 11m.

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