How to travel from Adelaide to Gladstone, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Gladstone is around 2,335km (1,451 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Adelaide to Gladstone by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the train to Gladstone.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$855($575)
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Train

Take the train to Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Gladstone.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$550($370)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Gladstone.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$485($325)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gladstone.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,335km (1,451 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Gladstone

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Gladstone by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$70 ($47) and will take around 2 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$855 ($575).

The distance between Adelaide and Gladstone is around 2,335km (1,451 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,736km (1,078 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Adelaide and Gladstone by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Gladstone is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx A$855 ($575).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Gladstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$70 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Gladstone. It typically takes around 2 days and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Adelaide to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sydney Central Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days.

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink, Queensland Rail Travel and Journey Beyond - Great Southern run train services between Adelaide and Gladstone. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Gladstone. It typically takes around 2 days 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 2h.

V/Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Adelaide and Gladstone. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Gladstone. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the train to Gladstone. instead which will take 7hrs.

The closest major airport to Gladstone is Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Gladstone. Rockhampton Airport (ROK) (ROK) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Gladstone. The distance is around 2,335km (1,451 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Gladstone is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$855 ($575).

How do I get from Adelaide to Gladstone

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Gladstone

Transport options from Adelaide to Gladstone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
7hrs
A$855($575)
once daily2,416km (1,501 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2 days
A$550($370)
once a week3,187km (1,981 miles)
Train via Brisbane2 days 14h
A$70($47)
once a week3,132km (1,946 miles)
Bus
2 days 2h
A$485($325)
once daily3,273km (2,034 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
A$440($295)
on demand2,335km (1,451 miles)

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Airports near Gladstone

The following major airports near Gladstone offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Gladstone
ROK
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Gladstone
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
437km (272 miles) from Gladstone