The distance between Gladstone and Port Lincoln is around 2,320km (1,441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gladstone to Port Lincoln by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Lincoln → Gladstone if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Port Lincoln (PLO).
Qantas
Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Port Lincoln.
Multiple bus operators
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Adelaide then take the bus to Port Lincoln.
Multiple operators
Drive to Port Lincoln.
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There are several options for getting from Gladstone to Port Lincoln by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$190 ($125) and will take around 3 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,235 ($830).
The distance between Gladstone and Port Lincoln is around 2,320km (1,441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,917km (1,191 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Gladstone and Port Lincoln by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gladstone to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$1,235 ($830).
The cheapest way to travel between Gladstone and Port Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$190 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gladstone and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 5hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gladstone and Port Lincoln. It typically takes around 2 days 10h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gladstone to Port Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2E, Sydney, Albury and 85 Franklin St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 10h.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Gladstone and Port Lincoln. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Gladstone and Port Lincoln. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) and arrive at Port Lincoln (PLO) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 4h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Gladstone to Port Lincoln. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Gladstone to Port Lincoln typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) and and arrive into Port Lincoln (PLO).
The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Port Lincoln. The distance is around 2,573km (1,598 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gladstone to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$1,235 ($830).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5hrs | A$1,235($830) | on demand | 2,320km (1,441 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 10h | A$605($405) | 3 times a week | 3,981km (2,473 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3 days 14h | A$190($125) | once a week | 3,836km (2,383 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | A$485($325) | on demand | 2,573km (1,598 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 2 days 7h | A$730($490) | once a week | 3,624km (2,252 miles) |
Yorke Peninsula Coaches
Stateliner
Firefly Express
V/Line
Spencer Gulf Searoad
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Qantas
The following major airports near Port Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.