How to travel from Albury to Gladstone, Australia

The distance between Albury and Gladstone is around 1,577km (980 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Albury 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.

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Fly

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Gladstone (GLT).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$840($565)
Operated by

Qantas

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3 x train
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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$375($250)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Gladstone.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Distance1,716km (1,066 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Gladstone

There are several options for getting from Albury to Gladstone by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$240 ($160) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$840 ($565).

The distance between Albury and Gladstone is around 1,577km (980 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,423km (884 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Albury and Gladstone by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Gladstone is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx A$840 ($565).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Gladstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$240 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albury and Gladstone. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albury to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

NSW TrainLink XPT, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Albury and Gladstone. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 4h, 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 Albury and Gladstone. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Albury and Gladstone. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Gladstone. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Gladstone (GLT) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Gladstone. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Gladstone typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) 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 Albury and Gladstone. The distance is around 1,716km (1,066 miles) by road and it will take around 20hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Gladstone is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around A$840 ($565).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Gladstone

Transport options from Albury to Gladstone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 50m
A$840($565)
every 2 hours1,577km (980 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 15m
A$680($460)
5 times a week1,765km (1,097 miles)
Plane and Train5h 40m
A$870($585)
once daily1,602km (995 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 4h
A$240($160)
once daily2,136km (1,328 miles)
Train via Central Station1 day 4h
A$240($160)
once daily2,136km (1,328 miles)
Bus
1 day 12h
A$375($250)
once daily2,347km (1,459 miles)
Drive
20hrs
A$325($220)
on demand1,716km (1,066 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