How to Travel from
Emerald to Cairns
by Plane, Route or Car
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Emerald, Australia → Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Emerald to Cairns
Composite routes from Emerald to Cairns
Cheapest
11 h 9 min
Car
960 km.
from $52
Fastest
1 h 37 min
Plane
Other
22 h 48 min
774 km.
from $1553.28
20 h 46 min
Bus, Train
774 km.
from $224.48
21 h 10 min
774 km.
from $181.02
Route Navigator Emerald - Cairns
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Capricorn Highway
Capricorn Highway, 406 м
406 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Clermont Street
Clermont Street, 1 km 705 м
1 km 705 м
Keep right onto Anakie Street
Anakie Street, 22 м
22 м
Turn right onto Anakie Street
Anakie Street, 122 м
122 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Egerton Street
Egerton Street, 2 km 780 м
2 km 780 м
Continue onto Gregory Highway
Gregory Highway, 104 km 266 м
104 km 266 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Gregory Highway
Gregory Highway, 366 km 933 м
366 km 933 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 8 km 558 м
8 km 558 м
Turn right onto Flinders Highway
Flinders Highway, 120 km 897 м
120 km 897 м
Keep left onto Stuart Drive and drive toward Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, Stuart Drive, 4 km 616 м
4 km 616 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Stuart Drive
Stuart Drive, 2 km 648 м
2 km 648 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bowen Road
Bowen Road, 2 km 152 м
2 km 152 м
Turn left onto Cross Street
Cross Street, 1 km 756 м
1 km 756 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Fulham Road
Fulham Road, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Turn right onto Hugh Street
Hugh Street, 2 km 993 м
2 km 993 м
Keep left
1 km 600 м
1 km 600 м
Keep right onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 1 km 754 м
1 km 754 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Woolcock Street
Woolcock Street, 6 km 162 м
6 km 162 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 151 km 898 м
151 km 898 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 95 km 840 м
95 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ernest Street
Ernest Street, 31 km 511 м
31 km 511 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 51 km 50 м
51 km 50 м
Keep left onto Ray Jones Drive off ramp and drive toward City, Portsmith
Ray Jones Drive off ramp, City, Portsmith, 2 km 108 м
2 km 108 м
Keep left
1 km 609 м
1 km 609 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lyons Street
Lyons Street, 324 м
324 м
Turn right onto Spence Street
Spence Street, 297 м
297 м
Turn left onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 245 м
245 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 339 м
339 м
Turn sharp right onto Mulgrave Road
Mulgrave Road, 2 km 702 м
2 km 702 м
Turn left onto Draper Street
Draper Street, 452 м
452 м
Turn right onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 150 м
150 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Upward Street
Upward Street, 334 м
334 м
Turn left onto McLeod Street
McLeod Street, 106 м
106 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.00–$953.99
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Emerald Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$623.27
Bus operators
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$69.96
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.68–$120.84
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Rockhampton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.43–$2,804.35
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.18–$737.38
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Emerald to Cairns?
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Cairns is to bus which costs $97.83 - $163.04 and takes 21h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from Emerald to Cairns?
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $184.78 - $543.48 .
Is there a direct bus between Emerald and Cairns?
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
Is there a direct train between Emerald and Cairns?
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 48m.
Is there a direct flight between Emerald and Cairns?
There are no direct flights between Emerald and Cairns. The fastest has 1 change and takes 4h 35m and costs $173.91 - $532.61 .
How far is it from Emerald to Cairns?
The distance between Emerald and Cairns is 798 km. The road distance is 958.8 km.
How do I travel from Emerald to Cairns without a car?
The best way to get from Emerald to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 46m and costs $59.78 - $2500 .
How long does it take to get from Emerald to Cairns?
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Emerald to Cairns, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Emerald to Cairns bus from?
Emerald to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Where do I catch the Emerald to Cairns train from?
Emerald to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
Train, bus or fly from Emerald to Cairns?
The best way to get from Emerald to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $184.78 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $163.04 and takes 21h 10m, you could also train, which costs $42.39 - $3043.48 and takes 22h 48m.
Where does the Emerald to Cairns bus arrive?
Emerald to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Where does the Emerald to Cairns train arrive?
Emerald to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Can I drive from Emerald to Cairns?
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Cairns is 959 km. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Emerald to Cairns.
Where can I stay near Cairns?
There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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