The distance between Gladstone and Newcastle is around 1,073km (667 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gladstone to Newcastle 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 from Gladstone (GLT) to Newcastle (NTL).
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Broadmeadow Station.
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Newcastle.
There are several options for getting from Gladstone to Newcastle by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$165 ($110) and will take around 18h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$470 ($315).
The distance between Gladstone and Newcastle is around 1,073km (667 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,011km (628 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Gladstone and Newcastle by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gladstone to Newcastle is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx A$470 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Gladstone and Newcastle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$165 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gladstone and Newcastle. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gladstone to Newcastle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.
Queensland Rail Travel and NSW TrainLink run train services between Gladstone and Newcastle. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18h 20m, 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 Gladstone and Newcastle. It typically takes around 24h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gladstone to Newcastle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and King George Square 2E. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 10m.
Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Gladstone and Newcastle. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Gladstone and Newcastle. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Gladstone to Newcastle. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Gladstone to Newcastle typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) and and arrive into Newcastle (NTL).
The closest major airport to Newcastle is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Newcastle. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gladstone and Newcastle. The distance is around 1,281km (796 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gladstone to Newcastle is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around A$470 ($315).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3hrs | A$470($315) | hourly | 1,073km (667 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 55m | A$615($415) | every 30 mins | 1,365km (848 miles) |
Train | 18h 20m | A$165($110) | twice daily | 1,341km (833 miles) |
Bus | 24h 10m | A$250($165) | once daily | 1,569km (975 miles) |
Drive | 14h 60m | A$240($165) | on demand | 1,281km (796 miles) |
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Virgin Australia
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