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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Emerald to Cairns

Composite routes from Emerald to Cairns

Cheapest
11 h 9 min
Car
960 km.
from $52
Fastest
1 h 37 min
Plane
Other
22 h 48 min
774 km.
from $1553.28
20 h 46 min
Bus, Train
774 km.
from $224.48
21 h 10 min
774 km.
from $181.02

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.00–$953.99

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Emerald Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$623.27

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$69.96

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.68–$120.84

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Rockhampton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.43–$2,804.35
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.18–$737.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Cairns is to bus which costs $97.83 - $163.04 and takes 21h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Emerald to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $184.78 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Emerald and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Emerald and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 48m.

Is there a direct flight between Emerald and Cairns?

There are no direct flights between Emerald and Cairns. The fastest has 1 change and takes 4h 35m and costs $173.91 - $532.61 .

How far is it from Emerald to Cairns?

The distance between Emerald and Cairns is 798 km. The road distance is 958.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Emerald to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 46m and costs $59.78 - $2500 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Emerald to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Cairns bus from?

Emerald to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.

Where do I catch the Emerald to Cairns train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Emerald to Cairns?

The best way to get from Emerald to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $184.78 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $163.04 and takes 21h 10m, you could also train, which costs $42.39 - $3043.48 and takes 22h 48m.

Where does the Emerald to Cairns bus arrive?

Emerald to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Where does the Emerald to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Emerald to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Cairns is 959 km. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Emerald to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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