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

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

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)planeEMD - TSV
    2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cardwellcar
    6h 40m
    $488–816

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Emerald to RockhamptontrainSpirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to CardwelltrainSpirit of Queensland
    19h 17m
    $59–4,211

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton RailwaybusRockhampton
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to CardwelltrainSpirit of Queensland
    17h 15m
    $94–3,290

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to RockhamptonbusRockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to CardwellbusCairns
    17h 45m
    $159–401

  5. Drive 771.1 km

    1. Drive from Emerald to Cardwellcar771.1 km
    8h 48m
    $146–211

  6. Fly to Cairns, train

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Cairns (CNS)planeEMD - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain
    10h 55m
    $397–1,571

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emerald to Mount LarcomtrainSpirit of the Outback
    2. Take the bus from Mount Larcom to Cardwell Brasenose StreetbusPm16
    22h 38m
    $138–1,457

Emerald to Cardwell by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Cardwell, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Emerald to Cardwell via Rockhampton in around 17h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to Cardwell via Rockhampton in around 19h 17m.

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