How to travel from Gladstone to Burnie, Australia
The distance between Gladstone and Burnie is around 2,219km (1,379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Gladstone to Burnie by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Burnie → Gladstone if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Burnie (BWT).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical costA$1,140($765)
Qantas
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$680($460)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gladstone and Burnie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gladstone to Burnie by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$680 ($460) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,140 ($765).
The distance between Gladstone and Burnie is around 2,219km (1,379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,977km (1,229 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Gladstone and Burnie by plane.
The quickest way to get from Gladstone to Burnie is to fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$1,140 ($765).
The cheapest way to travel between Gladstone and Burnie is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$680 ($460) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gladstone and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gladstone and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Gladstone and Burnie. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) and arrive at Burnie (BWT) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 4h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Gladstone to Burnie. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 5h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Gladstone to Burnie typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) and and arrive into Burnie (BWT).
The closest major airport to Burnie is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Burnie. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Gladstone to Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gladstone to Burnie is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$1,140 ($765).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gladstone and Burnie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 5h 35m | A$1,140($765) | every 3 hours | 2,219km (1,379 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 60m | A$1,025($690) | every 2 hours | 2,292km (1,424 miles) |
| Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 6h 30m | A$1,060($715) | every 20 mins | 2,274km (1,413 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 9h | A$680($460) | twice daily | 2,468km (1,534 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gladstone and Burnie
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Bus companies
Merseylink
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Burnie
The following major airports near Burnie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Burnie
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Burnie
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Burnie