There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Emerald Airport (EMD) by plane, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Emerald Airport
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane CNS - EMD
5h 55m$260–800Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
21h 33m$166–4,970Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane CNS - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Emerald-Airport-EMDcar
5h 35m$319–2,668Bus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
21h 46m$205–314Bus via Cairns
- Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
22h 10m$225–380Drive 958.8 km
- Drive from Cairns to Emerald Airport (EMD)car 958.8 km
11h 10m$170–246
Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Emerald Airport (EMD) is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Emerald Airport (EMD) is to fly and drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $310 - $2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Emerald Airport (EMD). However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Emerald Airport (EMD). However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 33m.
The distance between Cairns and Emerald Airport (EMD) is 792 km. The road distance is 958.8 km.
The best way to get from Cairns to Emerald Airport (EMD) without a car is to train which takes 21h 33m and costs $160 - $5,000.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Cairns to Emerald Airport (EMD), including transfers.
Cairns to Emerald Airport (EMD) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns to Emerald Airport (EMD) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Cairns to Emerald Airport (EMD) is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $260 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $5,000 and takes 21h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $320 and takes 21h 46m.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Emerald Airport (EMD), 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 Airport (EMD) via Rockhampton and Emerald in around 21h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–1,200
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Townsville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,200
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,200
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Cairns to Moranbah Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Moranbah Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–3,847
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $110–150
- AChoice
- $190–250
- Gold Class
- $3,072
- Heritage Class
- $3,847
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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cairns to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–260
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Cairns to Emerald Airport (EMD) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Rockhampton George Street station.
Cairns to Emerald Airport (EMD) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Emerald Airport (EMD) is 959 km. It takes approximately 11h 10m to drive from Cairns to Emerald Airport (EMD).
There are 26+ hotels available in Emerald Airport (EMD).