There are 6 ways to get from Emerald to Georgetown by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Emerald Airport, bus
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Cairns (CNS)plane EMD - CNS
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetownbus
13h 41m$373–1,111Drive 917.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Emerald to Georgetowncar 917.8 km
12h 7m$162–234Train, drive, bus
- Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Tullytrain
- Drive from Tully to Ravenshoecar
- Take the bus from Ravenshoe to Georgetownbus
25h 27m$221–4,536Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetownbus
28h 25m$299–444Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly, bus
- Drive from Emerald to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
- Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane MOV - CNS
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetownbus
12h 59m$521–1,392Bus via Cairns
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cairnsbus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetownbus
28h 40m$319–634
Emerald to Georgetown by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Georgetown is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Georgetown is to drive which takes 12h 7m and costs $160 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Georgetown. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Georgetown via Rockhampton George Street and Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.
The distance between Emerald and Georgetown is 1217 km. The road distance is 917.8 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Georgetown without a car is to bus which takes 28h 25m and costs $290 - $450.
It takes approximately 13h 41m to get from Emerald to Georgetown, including transfers.
Emerald to Georgetown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Georgetown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Georgetown is 918 km. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Emerald to Georgetown.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Georgetown, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Emerald to Georgetown via Rockhampton George Street and Cairns Central Station in around 28h 25m.
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,200
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,200
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–1,200
Flights from Emerald Airport to Cairns via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 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
Train from Rockhampton to Tully
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,341
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,668
- Heritage Class
- $3,341
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Ravenshoe to Georgetown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Georgetown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
Bus from Rockhampton to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–400
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $170–240
- Flexible
- $210–400
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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