There are 6 ways to get from Emerald to Sarina by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Emerald to RockhamptonRockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to SarinaTownsville / ...
7h 45m$94–201Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to RockhamptonSpirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Rockhampton to SarinaSpirit of Queensland
10h 15m$29–2,111Bus, train
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton RailwayRockhampton
- Take the train from Rockhampton to SarinaSpirit of Queensland
8h 13m$64–1,190Drive 354 km
- Drive from Emerald to Sarina354 km
4h 29m$67–97Fly
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY)EMD - MKY
7h 19m$518–821Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmila
- Take the bus from Carmila to Sarina
9h 25m$103–174
Emerald to Sarina by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Sarina is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Sarina is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Sarina. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Sarina via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Sarina. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Sarina via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Emerald and Sarina is 579 km. The road distance is 354 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Sarina without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Emerald to Sarina, including transfers.
Emerald to Sarina bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Sarina train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Sarina is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 7h 19m, you could also train, which costs $29 - $2,200 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Sarina, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Emerald to Sarina via Rockhampton in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY) twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–700
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–1,074
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $15–70
- Gold Class
- $858
- Heritage Class
- $1,074
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–1,012
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $14–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–95
Bus from Rockhampton to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $65–110
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Carmila to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Sarina bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Sarina train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Sarina is 354 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Emerald to Sarina.
There are 10+ hotels available in Sarina.






