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How to get fromCairns Airport (CNS) to Emeraldby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Emerald Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane CNS - EMD
    4h 51m
    $284–903

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    22h 52m
    $148–4,947

  3. Bus via Cairns Base Hospital (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus Longreach
    22h 56m
    $220–480

  4. Drive 958.9 km

    1. Drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Emeraldcar car 958.9 km
    11h 13m
    $170–246

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CNS - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Emeraldcar car
    4h 19m
    $590–1,631

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus Longreach
    23h 5m
    $187–291

Cairns Airport (CNS) to Emerald by shuttle and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration22h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 792 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Cairns Airport to Emerald via Cairns Central Shopping Complex, Cairns Central Station, and Rockhampton in around 22h 52m.

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