How to travel from Albany to Gladstone, Australia
The distance between Albany and Gladstone is around 4,434km (2,755 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Albany to Gladstone by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gladstone → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Gladstone (GLT).
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time6h 40m
- Typical costA$1,310($885)
Regional Express
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Gladstone.
- Duration4 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,025($690)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Gladstone
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Gladstone by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$1,025 ($690) and will take around 4 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,310 ($885).
The distance between Albany and Gladstone is around 4,434km (2,755 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,443km (2,139 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Albany and Gladstone by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Gladstone is to fly which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx A$1,310 ($885).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Gladstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$1,025 ($690) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Gladstone. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Gladstone. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Gladstone. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Gladstone (GLT) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Gladstone. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 6h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Gladstone typically takes around 6h 40m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Gladstone (GLT).
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 Albany and Gladstone. The distance is around 4,560km (2,834 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Gladstone is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$1,310 ($885).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Gladstone
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 6h 55m | A$1,310($885) | on demand | 4,434km (2,755 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 40m | A$1,095($735) | 5 times a week | 4,627km (2,875 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 50m | A$1,470($990) | once daily | 4,477km (2,782 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 5h | A$1,025($690) | once a week | 5,869km (3,647 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 4 days 14h | A$1,120($755) | once a week | 6,095km (3,787 miles) |
Drive | 2 days | A$860($580) | on demand | 4,560km (2,834 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Gladstone
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Bus companies
Transwa
Airports near Gladstone
The following major airports near Gladstone offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Gladstone
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Gladstone
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 437km (272 miles) from Gladstone