How to travel from Kalgoorlie to Gladstone, Australia

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Gladstone is around 4,099km (2,547 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kalgoorlie to Gladstone by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GladstoneKalgoorlie if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Gladstone (GLT).

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Flight time6h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,645($1,105)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth, Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Gladstone.

  • Duration4 days 6h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,035($695)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth and then to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Gladstone.

  • Duration4 days 15h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,055($710)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gladstone.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Distance4,099km (2,547 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kalgoorlie and Gladstone

There are several options for getting from Kalgoorlie to Gladstone by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$995 ($670) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,645 ($1,105).

The distance between Kalgoorlie and Gladstone is around 4,099km (2,547 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,031km (1,884 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Kalgoorlie and Gladstone by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 19h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Gladstone is to fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx A$1,645 ($1,105).

The cheapest way to travel between Kalgoorlie and Gladstone, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$995 ($670) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Gladstone. It typically takes around 4 days 6h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kalgoorlie to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth, Perth Stn Platform 7, Sydney Central Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4 days 6h.

Transwa, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Kalgoorlie and Gladstone. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4 days 6h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kalgoorlie and Gladstone. We recommend that you fly from Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 7h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kalgoorlie and Gladstone. Flights depart from Kalgoorlie (KGI) and arrive at Gladstone (GLT) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Kalgoorlie to Gladstone. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 7h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kalgoorlie to Gladstone typically takes around 6h 45m. Flights depart from Kalgoorlie (KGI) and and arrive into Gladstone (GLT).

The closest major airport to Gladstone is Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Gladstone. Rockhampton Airport (ROK) (ROK) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Kalgoorlie and Gladstone. The distance is around 4,099km (2,547 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 19h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Gladstone is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around A$1,645 ($1,105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kalgoorlie and Gladstone

Transport options from Kalgoorlie to Gladstone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
7h 45m
A$1,645($1,105)
every 3 hours4,596km (2,856 miles)
Plane and Bus9h 15m
A$995($670)
5 times a week4,784km (2,972 miles)
Fly to Bundaberg (BDB), Train9h 30m
A$1,670($1,125)
once daily4,621km (2,871 miles)
Plane and Train9h 55m
A$1,795($1,205)
once daily4,655km (2,892 miles)
Train
4 days 6h
A$1,035($695)
once a week6,107km (3,795 miles)
Train and Bus
4 days 15h
A$1,055($710)
once a week6,361km (3,952 miles)
Drive
1 day 19h
A$775($520)
on demand4,099km (2,547 miles)

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Airports near Gladstone

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

GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Gladstone
ROK
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Gladstone
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
437km (272 miles) from Gladstone