The distance between Gladstone and Sydney is around 1,200km (746 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gladstone to Sydney 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 Sydney (SYD).
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Central Station.
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Sydney.
There are several options for getting from Gladstone to Sydney by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$180 ($120) and will take around 20h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$605 ($405).
The distance between Gladstone and Sydney is around 1,200km (746 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,104km (686 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Gladstone and Sydney by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gladstone to Sydney is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx A$605 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Gladstone and Sydney, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$180 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gladstone and Sydney. It typically takes around 20h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gladstone to Sydney. 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 20h 40m.
Queensland Rail Travel and NSW TrainLink run train services between Gladstone and Sydney. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 20h 40m, 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 Sydney. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gladstone to Sydney. 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 1 day 2h.
Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Gladstone and Sydney. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Gladstone and Sydney. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) and arrive at Sydney (SYD) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Gladstone to Sydney. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Gladstone to Sydney typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) and and arrive into Sydney (SYD).
The closest major airport to Sydney is Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Sydney. Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) and Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) 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 Sydney. The distance is around 1,421km (883 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gladstone to Sydney is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around A$605 ($405).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 60m | A$605($405) | every 5 mins | 1,200km (746 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 40m | A$480($325) | hourly | 1,242km (772 miles) |
Train | 20h 40m | A$180($120) | twice daily | 1,503km (934 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 2h | A$280($185) | once daily | 1,732km (1,076 miles) |
Drive | 16h 25m | A$270($180) | on demand | 1,421km (883 miles) |
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