How to travel from Fremantle to Gladstone, Australia

The distance between Fremantle and Gladstone is around 4,085km (2,538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Fremantle 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 Perth (PER) to Gladstone (GLT).

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time5h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,430($960)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

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

  • Duration4 days
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$990($665)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Gladstone.

  • Duration4 days 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,090($735)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gladstone.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Distance4,637km (2,881 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fremantle and Gladstone

There are several options for getting from Fremantle to Gladstone by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$645 ($435) and will take around 4 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,430 ($960).

The distance between Fremantle and Gladstone is around 4,085km (2,538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,588km (2,229 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Fremantle and Gladstone by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fremantle to Gladstone is to fly which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx A$1,430 ($960).

The cheapest way to travel between Fremantle and Gladstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$645 ($435) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fremantle and Gladstone. It typically takes around 4 days and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fremantle to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perth Stn Platform 8, Sydney Central Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4 days.

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink, Queensland Rail Travel and Journey Beyond - Great Southern run train services between Fremantle and Gladstone. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4 days, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fremantle and Gladstone. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 6h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Fremantle and Gladstone. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Gladstone (GLT) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 5h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Fremantle to Gladstone. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 6h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Fremantle to Gladstone typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from Perth (PER) 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 Fremantle and Gladstone. The distance is around 4,637km (2,881 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fremantle to Gladstone is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around A$1,430 ($960).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fremantle and Gladstone

Transport options from Fremantle to Gladstone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
6h 45m
A$1,430($960)
every 2 hours4,085km (2,538 miles)
Plane and Bus8h 15m
A$855($575)
5 times a week4,273km (2,655 miles)
Fly to Bundaberg (BDB), Train8h 30m
A$1,455($980)
once daily4,110km (2,554 miles)
Plane and Train8h 55m
A$1,060($710)
once daily4,144km (2,575 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4 days
A$990($665)
once a week5,469km (3,398 miles)
Train via Adelaide Parklands4 days 11h
A$645($435)
once a week5,809km (3,610 miles)
Train and Bus
4 days 9h
A$1,090($735)
once a week5,698km (3,540 miles)
Drive
2 days 1h
A$875($590)
on demand4,637km (2,881 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