There are 5 ways to get from Innisfail to Emerald by shuttle, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Shuttle, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Innisfail to Cairns Airport
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane CNS - EMD
7h 46m$549–983Train
cheapest- Take the train from Innisfail to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
19h 44m$64–4,623Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Innisfail to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
20h 20m$196–437Drive 865.4 km
- Drive from Innisfail to Emeraldcar 865.4 km
9h 56m$164–237Bus via Innisfail
- Take the bus from Innisfail to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
20h 25m$173–267
Innisfail to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Innisfail to Emerald is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Innisfail to Emerald is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $550 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Innisfail to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Innisfail and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Innisfail to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Innisfail and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 44m.
The distance between Innisfail and Emerald is 891 km. The road distance is 865.4 km.
The best way to get from Innisfail to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 19h 44m and costs $60 - $4,700.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Innisfail to Emerald, including transfers.
Innisfail to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Innisfail station.
Innisfail to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Innisfail station.
The best way to get from Innisfail to Emerald is to train which takes 19h 44m and costs $60 - $4,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $440 and takes 20h 20m.
What companies run services between Innisfail, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Innisfail to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 19h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Innisfail to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 20h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–900
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Townsville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $470–900
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–900
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Innisfail to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–3,523
- 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
- $85–290
- AChoice
- $45–230
- Gold Class
- $2,813
- Heritage Class
- $3,523
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
- 0407 337 661
- info@cassowarycoaster.com.au
- Website
- cassowarycoaster.com.au
Shuttle from Innisfail to Cairns Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $62
- Website
- https://www.cassowarycoaster.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.cassowarycoaster.com.au/services.html
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Innisfail to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–210
- Advantage
- $180–270
- Flexible
- $230–350
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 Innisfail to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Innisfail to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Innisfail to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Innisfail to Emerald is 865 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Innisfail to Emerald.
There are 26+ hotels available in Emerald.