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How to get fromEmerald to Cairnsby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Emerald to Cairns by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Emerald Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane EMD - CNS
    6h 16m
    $288–871

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    22h 48m
    $149–4,911

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railwaybus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    20h 46m
    $162–3,995

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    21h 10m
    $183–286

  5. Drive 953 km

    1. Drive from Emerald to Cairnscar car 953 km
    11h 4m
    $172–248

  6. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Emerald to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MOV - CNS
    5h 34m
    $317–2,753

  7. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    21h 50m
    $203–356

Emerald to Cairns by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 797.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton George Street in around 21h 10m.

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