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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Emerald to Airlie Beach

Composite routes from Emerald to Airlie Beach

Cheapest
6 h 13 min
Car
509 km.
from $27

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$164.20–$618.92

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$164.20–$1,073.63
Plane from Emerald Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$341.04–$1,073.63
Plane from Emerald Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$290.51–$884.17

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Emerald Airport to Proserpine/Whitsunday
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$757.86
Plane from Emerald Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$757.86
Plane from Emerald Airport to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.83–$606.29

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.37–$69.47
Bus from Rockhampton to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$56.84–$119.99
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.26–$40.42

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$59.37
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmila
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.53–$36.63
Bus from Carmila to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.79–$37.89
Bus from Mackay to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.47–$29.05

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Rockhampton to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.42–$1,192.58
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.10–$732.23

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable option for traveling from Emerald to Airlie Beach?

$70.23 - $108.54 for a 6h 28m journey.

How long does it take to drive from Emerald to Airlie Beach?

$70.23 - $108.54 for a drive from Emerald to Airlie Beach

Does a bus run between Emerald and Airlie Beach?

No, there is no direct bus service between Emerald and Airlie Beach. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Airlie Beach via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Emerald to Airlie Beach?

The distance between Emerald and Airlie Beach is 776 km. The road distance is 509.6 km.

How can I get from Emerald to Airlie Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Emerald to Airlie Beach without a car is to bus which takes 11 hours and costs $76.62 - $191.54.

How long does it take to travel from Emerald to Airlie Beach?

It takes approximately 11 hours to travel from Emerald to Airlie Beach, including transfers.

Where can I find the bus that goes from Emerald to Airlie Beach?

Greyhound Australia operates bus services from Emerald station to Airlie Beach.

What are the travel options from Emerald to Airlie Beach, and what are the associated costs?

The best way to travel from Emerald to Airlie Beach is by bus, which takes 11 hours and costs $76.62 to $191.54. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $204.31 to $702.31 and takes 6 hours and 43 minutes. You can also travel by train, which costs $28.09 to $2,043.09 and takes 14 hours and 31 minutes.

Where does the Greyhound Australia Emerald to Airlie Beach bus arrive?

Greyhound Australia Emerald to Airlie Beach bus services arrive at Rockhampton station.

Is it possible to drive from Emerald to Airlie Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Emerald and Airlie Beach is 510 kilometers. It takes approximately 6 hours and 28 minutes to drive from Emerald to Airlie Beach.

What are the accommodation options near Airlie Beach?

There are 348+ hotels available in Airlie Beach. Prices start at $80.50 per night.
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