Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Emerald

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardwell to RockhamptontrainSpirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to EmeraldtrainSpirit of the Outback
    17h 53m
    $59–4,280

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardwell to RockhamptonbusBrisbane
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to EmeraldbusLongreach
    18h 5m
    $160–398

  3. Drive 770.9 km

    1. Drive from Cardwell to Emeraldcar770.9 km
    8h 47m
    $151–218

  4. Train, shuttle to Cairns, fly to Emerald Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardwell to Babindatrain
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Babinda to Cairns Airportshuttle
    3. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)planeCNS - EMD
    10h 44m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Mount LarcombusPm19
    2. Take the train from Mount Larcom to EmeraldtrainSpirit of the Outback
    21h 45m
    $140–1,470

  6. Train, bus, bus to Townsville Airport, fly to Emerald Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardwell to Townsvilletrain
    2. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centrebus
    3. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airportbus
    4. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)planeTSV - EMD
    13h 38m
    $546–1,532

  7. Train, shuttle to Cairns, fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Cardwell to Babindatrain
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Babinda to Cairns Airportshuttle
    3. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)planeCNS - MOV
    4. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Emeraldcar
    10h 17m

Cardwell to Emerald by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration17h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cardwell to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 17h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardwell to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 18h 5m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Cardwell

Trips to Emerald

Popular routes