The distance between Parkes and Gladstone is around 1,266km (787 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Parkes to Gladstone by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gladstone → Parkes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 then fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Gladstone (GLT).
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Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Lightning Ridge Coach Stop Morilla St, St George, Toowoomba then Rockhampton and then to Gladstone.
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Take the train to Strathfield Station then Brisbane and then to Gladstone.
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There are several options for getting from Parkes to Gladstone by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$240 ($160) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$860 ($580).
The distance between Parkes and Gladstone is around 1,266km (787 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,076km (669 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Parkes and Gladstone by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Parkes to Gladstone is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$860 ($580).
The cheapest way to travel between Parkes and Gladstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$240 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Parkes and Gladstone. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Parkes to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathfield Station and Brisbane. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Parkes and Gladstone. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 2h, 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 Parkes and Gladstone. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Parkes to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Lightning Ridge Coach Stop Morilla St, St George, Toowoomba and Rockhampton. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
NSW TrainLink, Bus Queensland, Greyhound Australia, Sid Foggs Coaches and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Parkes and Gladstone. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parkes to Gladstone. We recommend that you take the train to Orange Station then fly from Orange (OAG) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 5h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Parkes and Gladstone. The distance is around 1,278km (794 miles) by road and it will take around 15hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parkes to Gladstone is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$785 ($525).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 50m | A$860($580) | 6 times a week | 1,266km (787 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 40m | A$785($525) | twice a week | 1,349km (838 miles) |
Bus to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, plane | 6h 15m | A$745($500) | 5 times a week | 1,454km (903 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 5m | A$670($450) | twice a week | 1,537km (955 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | A$305($205) | twice a week | 1,944km (1,208 miles) |
Bus via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 | 1 day 9h | A$270($185) | 3 times a week | 2,121km (1,318 miles) |
Train | 1 day 2h | A$240($160) | twice a week | 1,924km (1,196 miles) |
Drive | 15hrs | A$240($165) | on demand | 1,278km (794 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gladstone offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.