How to travel from Gladstone to Gold Coast, Australia

The distance between Gladstone and Gold Coast is around 540km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gladstone to Gold Coast by plane, train, 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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Fly

Fly from Gladstone Airport to Gold Coast Airport.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$28($19)
Operated by

Australia By Seaplane

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$79($53)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Surfers Paradise.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$135($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gold Coast.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance592km (368 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gladstone and Gold Coast

There are several options for getting from Gladstone to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$28 ($19) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$365 ($245).

The distance between Gladstone and Gold Coast is around 540km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 510km (317 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Gladstone and Gold Coast by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gladstone to Gold Coast is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$365 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Gladstone and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$28 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gladstone and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gladstone to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street and Helensvale station platform 1. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Queensland Rail Travel and Translink QLD run train services between Gladstone and Gold Coast. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8hrs, 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 Gold Coast. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gladstone to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Gladstone and Gold Coast. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gladstone and Gold Coast. Flights depart from Gladstone Airport and arrive at Gold Coast Airport. The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Gladstone and Gold Coast with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

Australia By Seaplane fly between Gladstone and Gold Coast. Flights depart from Gladstone Airport and and arrive into Gold Coast Airport. These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Gladstone to Gold Coast typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Gladstone Airport and and arrive into Gold Coast Airport.

The closest major airport to Gold Coast is Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) 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 Gold Coast. The distance is around 592km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gladstone to Gold Coast is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around A$365 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gladstone and Gold Coast

Transport options from Gladstone to Gold Coast
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
A$28($19)
every 20 mins558km (347 miles)
Plane and Train3h 20m
A$365($245)
every 30 mins540km (336 miles)
Train
8hrs
A$79($53)
twice daily599km (372 miles)
Bus
12h 15m
A$135($90)
once daily793km (493 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
A$115($76)
on demand592km (368 miles)

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Airports near Gold Coast

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

OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Gold Coast
BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Gold Coast