There are 5 ways to get from Gordonvale to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)CNS - EMD
7h 59m$388–894Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gordonvale to RockhamptonSpirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to EmeraldSpirit of the Outback
21h 1m$67–4,866Bus
- Take the bus from Gordonvale to RockhamptonBrisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to EmeraldLongreach
21h 10m$180–459Drive 930.6 km
- Drive from Gordonvale to Emerald930.6 km
10h 43m$177–255Bus via Cairns Central Station
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George StreetPm19
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to EmeraldLongreach
23h 35m$176–290
Gordonvale to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gordonvale to Emerald is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Gordonvale to Emerald is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs $380 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Gordonvale to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Gordonvale and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Gordonvale to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Gordonvale and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 1m.
The distance between Gordonvale and Emerald is 828 km. The road distance is 930.6 km.
The best way to get from Gordonvale to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 21h 1m and costs $65 - $4,900.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Gordonvale to Emerald, including transfers.
Gordonvale to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Gordonvale station.
Gordonvale to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gordonvale station.
The best way to get from Gordonvale to Emerald is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs $380 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $4,900 and takes 21h 1m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $460 and takes 21h 10m.
What companies run services between Gordonvale, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gordonvale to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 21h 1m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–850
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Townsville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $430–850
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–850
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Gordonvale to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–3,766
- 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
- $85–300
- AChoice
- $50–240
- Gold Class
- $3,007
- Heritage Class
- $3,766
Train from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–1,012
- 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
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $14–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Gordonvale to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–370
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–230
- Advantage
- $190–290
- Flexible
- $240–370
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Gordonvale to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Gordonvale to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Gordonvale to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gordonvale to Emerald is 931 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Gordonvale to Emerald.
There are 26+ hotels available in Emerald.