How to travel from Gladstone to Point Lookout, Australia
The distance between Gladstone and Point Lookout is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Gladstone to Point Lookout by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Point Lookout → Gladstone if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical costA$265($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$160($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$185($125)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich.
- Duration8h 5m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$220($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gladstone and Point Lookout
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gladstone to Point Lookout by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$160 ($105) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$265 ($175).
The distance between Gladstone and Point Lookout is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 459km (285 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Gladstone and Point Lookout by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Gladstone to Point Lookout is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$265 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Gladstone and Point Lookout is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$160 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gladstone and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gladstone and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gladstone to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Point Lookout is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) 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 Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 8h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gladstone to Point Lookout is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around A$160 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gladstone and Point Lookout
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 55m | A$265($175) | every 2 hours | 531km (330 miles) |
| Train to Bundaberg, plane, ferry and bus | 5h 45m | A$295($195) | once daily | 555km (345 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Ferry and Bus | 6h 25m | A$465($315) | once daily | 590km (367 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 20m | A$160($105) | once daily | 586km (364 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 13h 10m | A$180($120) | once daily | 787km (489 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 40m | A$185($125) | twice daily | 702km (436 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 5m | A$220($145) | every 2 hours | 571km (355 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gladstone and Point Lookout
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Link Airways
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Point Lookout
The following major airports near Point Lookout offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Point Lookout
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Point Lookout