How to travel from Bright to Gladstone, Australia
The distance between Bright and Gladstone is around 1,695km (1,053 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Bright to Gladstone by bus, plane, 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 → Bright if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Gladstone (GLT).
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costA$850($575)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Ford St/Camp St, Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Gladstone.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$385($260)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Gladstone.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$255($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Gladstone
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bright to Gladstone by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$240 ($165) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$850 ($575).
The distance between Bright and Gladstone is around 1,695km (1,053 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,490km (926 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Bright and Gladstone by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bright to Gladstone is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$850 ($575).
The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Gladstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$240 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bright and Gladstone. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Gladstone. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ford St/Camp St, Albury, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
V/Line, Public Transport Victoria, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Bright and Gladstone. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bright to Gladstone. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 5h 40m.
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 Bright and Gladstone. The distance is around 1,818km (1,130 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Gladstone is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$850 ($575).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Gladstone
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 40m | A$850($575) | once daily | 1,695km (1,053 miles) |
| Bus to Ford St/Camp St, plane | 7hrs | A$695($465) | 5 times a week | 1,882km (1,170 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 25m | A$880($590) | once daily | 1,719km (1,068 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 8hrs | A$1,020($685) | twice daily | 2,147km (1,334 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train and plane | 8h 15m | A$795($535) | once daily | 1,767km (1,098 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 14h | A$385($260) | once daily | 2,465km (1,532 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 6h | A$255($175) | once daily | 2,302km (1,430 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train | 1 day 6h | A$255($175) | once daily | 2,302km (1,430 miles) |
| Bus to Ovens St/Rowan St, train | 1 day 16h | A$240($165) | twice a week | 2,522km (1,567 miles) |
Drive | 21h 15m | A$345($230) | on demand | 1,818km (1,130 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bright and Gladstone
Bus companies
V/Line
Public Transport Victoria
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
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