There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane ROK - EMD
3h 36m$300–922Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centrebus 440
- Take the bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Rockhampton Police Complexbus 440
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain
9h 4m$38–1,102Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centrebus 440
- Take the bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Rockhampton Police Complexbus 440
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
7h 16m$52–96Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rockhampton (ROK) to Emerald272.4 km
3h 6mDrive 272.4 km
- Drive from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emeraldcar 272.4 km
3h 6m$57–82
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald is to bus and train which costs $35 - $1,100 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport and arriving at Emerald via Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Emerald is 242 km. The road distance is 272.4 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald, including transfers.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $300 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 16m.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Rockhampton Airport (ROK) to Emerald.
What companies run services between Rockhampton Airport (ROK), Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Emerald Airport (EMD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Emerald via Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre, Rockhampton Police Complex, and Rockhampton in around 7h 16m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–900
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
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
Bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Rockhampton Police Complex
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Terminal Dr at Rockhampton Airport to Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Rockhampton Police Complex
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rockhampton (ROK) to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
There are 25+ hotels available in Emerald.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Emerald. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.