There are 8 ways to get from Emerald to Gordonvale by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Emerald Airport to Cairns
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Cairns (CNS)plane EMD - CNS
7h 40m$299–872Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Gordonvaletrain Spirit of Queensland
22h 18m$149–4,811Bus, train
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railwaybus Rockhampton
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Gordonvaletrain Spirit of Queensland
20h 16m$162–3,895Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gordonvalebus Cairns
20h 45m$183–476Drive 931 km
- Drive from Emerald to Gordonvalecar 931 km
10h 44m$169–243Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Cairns
- Drive from Emerald to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
- Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane MOV - CNS
6h 58m$238–404Fly Emerald Airport to Townsville Airport, drive
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane EMD - TSV
- Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Gordonvalecar
8h 36m$553–1,056Bus via Cairns Central Station
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
22h 24m$184–287
Emerald to Gordonvale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Gordonvale is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Gordonvale is to drive and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $230 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Gordonvale. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Gordonvale via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Gordonvale. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Gordonvale via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 18m.
The distance between Emerald and Gordonvale is 828 km. The road distance is 931 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Gordonvale without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 16m and costs $160 - $3,900.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Emerald to Gordonvale, including transfers.
Emerald to Gordonvale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Gordonvale train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Gordonvale is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $290 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $480 and takes 20h 45m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $4,900 and takes 22h 18m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Gordonvale, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Gordonvale via Rockhampton in around 20h 45m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,200
Flights from Emerald Airport to Cairns via Brisbane, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,200
Flights from Emerald Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–950
Flights from Emerald Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Emerald Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–950
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $200–550
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $200–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–850
Flights from Emerald Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–950
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Gordonvale
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–3,766
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $110–150
- AChoice
- $180–240
- Gold Class
- $3,007
- Heritage Class
- $3,766
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,012
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
Bus from Rockhampton to Gordonvale
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–380
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $160–240
- Advantage
- $200–300
- Flexible
- $260–380
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Gordonvale
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Emerald to Gordonvale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Gordonvale train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Gordonvale is 931 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Emerald to Gordonvale.
There are 491+ hotels available in Gordonvale.