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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns 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
    6h 1m
    $289–823

  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
    21h 27m
    $148–4,947

  3. 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
    21h 40m
    $187–291

  4. Drive 952.9 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Emeraldcar car 952.9 km
    11h 4m
    $172–248

  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
    5h 29m
    $333–2,707

  6. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus Longreach
    22h 4m
    $206–354

Cairns to Emerald by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration21h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 797.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, 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 train from Cairns Central Station to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 21h 27m.

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