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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Emerald

Composite routes from Cairns to Emerald

Cheapest
11 h 1 min
Car
952 km.
from $52
Other
21 h 27 min
774 km.
from $1566.80
21 h 40 min
774 km.
from $184.35

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
6h 37m
Every day
$315.22–$978.26
Virgin Australia
Website
7h 5m
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$195.65–$652.17
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
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Premier Motor Service
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Greyhound Australia
Website
3h 50m
Once daily
$30.43–$59.78
1300 473946
1300 473946
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Premier Motor Service
Website
16h 50m
Once daily
$70.65–$103.26
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
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Queensland Rail Travel
Website
15h 55m
4 times a week
$33.70–$2,396.41
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Emerald?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Emerald is to bus which costs $103.26 - $163.04 and takes 21h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Emerald?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Emerald is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $206.52 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Emerald?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Emerald?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 27m.

How far is it from Cairns to Emerald?

The distance between Cairns and Emerald is 798 km. The road distance is 958.4 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Emerald without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 21h 27m and costs $42.39 - $3043.48 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Emerald?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Cairns to Emerald, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Emerald bus from?

Cairns to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Emerald train from?

Cairns to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Emerald?

The best way to get from Cairns to Emerald is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $206.52 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $42.39 - $3043.48 and takes 21h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $103.26 - $163.04 and takes 21h 40m.

Where does the Cairns to Emerald bus arrive?

Cairns to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Rockhampton George Street station.

Where does the Cairns to Emerald train arrive?

Cairns to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Emerald?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Emerald is 958 km. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Cairns to Emerald.

Which airlines fly from Cairns Airport to Emerald Airport Airport?

Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Cairns Airport to Emerald Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Emerald?

There are 23+ hotels available in Emerald. Prices start at $61.67 per night.
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