How to travel from Ballarat to Gladstone, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Gladstone is around 2,071km (1,287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ballarat to Gladstone by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gladstone (GLT).

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$745($500)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Gladstone.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$275($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Gladstone.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$435($295)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gladstone.

  • Duration23h 55m
  • Distance2,071km (1,287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Gladstone

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Gladstone by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$275 ($185) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$745 ($500).

The distance between Ballarat and Gladstone is around 2,071km (1,287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,680km (1,044 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Ballarat and Gladstone by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Gladstone is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx A$745 ($500).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Gladstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$275 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ballarat and Gladstone. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ballarat to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross, Central Station and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

V/Line, NSW TrainLink XPT, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Ballarat and Gladstone. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 9h, 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 Ballarat and Gladstone. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

V/Line, Firefly Express and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballarat and Gladstone. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Gladstone. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 6h 45m.

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 Ballarat and Gladstone. The distance is around 2,071km (1,287 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Gladstone is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around A$745 ($500).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Gladstone

Transport options from Ballarat to Gladstone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
6h 45m
A$745($500)
4 times a day2,110km (1,311 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 9h
A$275($185)
once daily2,554km (1,587 miles)
Train via Southern Cross1 day 9h
A$275($185)
once daily2,554km (1,587 miles)
Bus
1 day 18h
A$435($295)
once daily2,791km (1,734 miles)
Drive
23h 55m
A$390($265)
on demand2,071km (1,287 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