The distance between Brisbane and Gladstone is around 461km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Brisbane to Gladstone by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Gladstone (GLT) then take the bus to Goondoon Street at Valley Shop Centre.
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There are several options for getting from Brisbane to Gladstone by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$67 ($45) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$295 ($195).
The distance between Brisbane and Gladstone is around 461km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 440km (274 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Brisbane and Gladstone by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Gladstone is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx A$295 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Brisbane and Gladstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$67 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brisbane and Gladstone. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Brisbane and Gladstone with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 10m.
Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Brisbane and Gladstone. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brisbane and Gladstone. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brisbane and Gladstone with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11h 10m.
Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Brisbane and Gladstone. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brisbane to Gladstone. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Gladstone (GLT) then take the bus to Goondoon Street at Valley Shop Centre. instead which will take 2hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brisbane and Gladstone. The distance is around 512km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brisbane to Gladstone is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around A$67 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 2hrs | A$295($195) | every 2 hours | 461km (287 miles) |
Fly to Rockhampton (ROK), Bus | 3h 25m | A$370($250) | 5 times a week | 649km (403 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | A$67($45) | twice daily | 515km (320 miles) |
Bus | 11h 10m | A$110($75) | once daily | 709km (441 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | A$95($65) | on demand | 512km (318 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gladstone offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.