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

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

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane SYD - EMD
    6h 7m
    $330–710

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    32h 58m
    $187–3,660

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    33h 38m
    $315–620

  4. Drive  1,518.3 km

    1. Drive from Wollongong to Emeraldcar car 1,518.3 km
    17h 32m
    $275–397

  5. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane CBR - EMD
    9h 24m
    $362–1,049

  6. Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane NTL - EMD
    10h 45m
    $373–1,058

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    37h 27m
    $232–3,610

Wollongong to Emerald by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration32h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,270.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Wollongong Station to Emerald via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 32h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong to Emerald via Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 33h 38m.

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