There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane TSV - EMD
4h 31m$516–990Drive 610.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Townsville to Emeraldcar 610.6 km
6h 57m$112–161Train
- Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
15h 11m$115–3,680Bus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
16h 5m$158–366Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
16h 35m$154–250
Townsville to Emerald by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Emerald is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Emerald is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $500 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.
The distance between Townsville and Emerald is 507 km. The road distance is 610.6 km.
The best way to get from Townsville to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 15h 11m and costs $110 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Townsville to Emerald, including transfers.
Townsville to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.
Townsville to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from Townsville to Emerald is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $500 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $3,700 and takes 15h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 16h 5m.
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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Townsville to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 15h 11m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–1,000
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Cairns, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,000
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Mount Isa, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,000
Flights from Townsville Airport to Emerald Airport via Mackay, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,000
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,580
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $80–110
- AChoice
- $130–170
- Gold Class
- $2,060
- Heritage Class
- $2,580
Train from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,012
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $120–170
- Flexible
- $150–280
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
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Townsville to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Townsville to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Emerald is 611 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Townsville to Emerald.
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