How to travel from Point Lookout to Gladstone, Australia
The distance between Point Lookout and Gladstone is around 527km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Point Lookout to Gladstone by ferry, train, 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 Gladstone → Point Lookout if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Gladstone (GLT).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical costA$420($285)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Gladstone.
- Duration8hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$140($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the bus to Gladstone.
- Duration13hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$185($125)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cleveland then drive to Gladstone.
- Duration8h 5m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$210($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Point Lookout and Gladstone
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Point Lookout to Gladstone by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around A$140 ($95) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$420 ($285).
The distance between Point Lookout and Gladstone is around 527km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 459km (285 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Point Lookout and Gladstone by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Point Lookout to Gladstone is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$420 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Point Lookout and Gladstone is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around A$140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Point Lookout and Gladstone. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Point Lookout and Gladstone. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Point Lookout to Gladstone. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 3h 45m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Point Lookout to Gladstone. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Gladstone. instead which will take 8hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Point Lookout to Gladstone is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around A$140 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Point Lookout and Gladstone
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane | 3h 45m | A$420($285) | every 2 hours | 527km (327 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 8hrs | A$140($95) | twice daily | 586km (364 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 13hrs | A$155($105) | once daily | 787km (489 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13hrs | A$185($125) | once daily | 781km (485 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 5m | A$210($140) | every 2 hours | 571km (355 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Point Lookout and Gladstone
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Gladstone
The following major airports near Gladstone offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Gladstone
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Gladstone
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 437km (272 miles) from Gladstone