How to travel from Gladstone to Adelaide, Australia

The distance between Gladstone and Adelaide is around 2,131km (1,324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gladstone to Adelaide 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 Howard then fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Adelaide (ADL).

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,050($705)
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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Adelaide Parklands.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$555($370)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Albury and then to 85 Franklin St.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$485($325)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Adelaide.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,333km (1,450 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gladstone and Adelaide

There are several options for getting from Gladstone to Adelaide by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$70 ($47) and will take around 3 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,050 ($705).

The distance between Gladstone and Adelaide is around 2,131km (1,324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,736km (1,078 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Gladstone and Adelaide by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gladstone to Adelaide is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx A$1,050 ($705).

The cheapest way to travel between Gladstone and Adelaide, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$70 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gladstone and Adelaide. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gladstone to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street and Central Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and Journey Beyond - Great Southern run train services between Gladstone and Adelaide. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 23h, 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 Gladstone and Adelaide. It typically takes around 2 days and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gladstone to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Sydney and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Gladstone and Adelaide. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gladstone to Adelaide. We recommend that you take the train to Howard then fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Adelaide (ADL). instead which will take 6h 55m.

The closest major airport to Adelaide is Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Adelaide. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) 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 Gladstone and Adelaide. The distance is around 2,333km (1,450 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gladstone to Adelaide is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$1,050 ($705).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gladstone and Adelaide

Transport options from Gladstone to Adelaide
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
6h 55m
A$1,050($705)
once daily2,131km (1,324 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 23h
A$555($370)
once a week3,187km (1,981 miles)
Train via Brisbane Roma Street3 days 4h
A$70($47)
once a week3,132km (1,946 miles)
Bus
2 days
A$485($325)
once daily3,278km (2,037 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
A$440($295)
on demand2,333km (1,450 miles)

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Airports near Adelaide

The following major airports near Adelaide offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Adelaide
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Adelaide
PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (156 miles) from Adelaide