How to travel from Port Douglas to Gladstone, Australia

The distance between Port Douglas and Gladstone is around 1,208km (751 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Douglas 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 GladstonePort Douglas if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gladstone (GLT).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$950($640)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Cairns and then to Gladstone.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$235($160)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Cairns then take the train to Gladstone.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gladstone.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Distance1,242km (772 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Douglas and Gladstone

There are several options for getting from Port Douglas to Gladstone by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 18h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$950 ($640).

The distance between Port Douglas and Gladstone is around 1,208km (751 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,017km (632 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Port Douglas and Gladstone by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Douglas to Gladstone is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$950 ($640).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Douglas and Gladstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Douglas and Gladstone. We recommend that you fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Douglas and Gladstone. It typically takes around 19h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Douglas to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Douglas, Cairns and Cairns. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 55m.

Trans North Bus & Coach and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Port Douglas and Gladstone. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 19h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Port Douglas and Gladstone. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Gladstone (GLT) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Port Douglas to Gladstone. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Port Douglas to Gladstone typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Cairns (CNS) 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 Port Douglas and Gladstone. The distance is around 1,242km (772 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Douglas to Gladstone is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$950 ($640).

How do I get from Port Douglas to Gladstone

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Douglas and Gladstone

Transport options from Port Douglas to Gladstone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 50m
A$950($640)
every 20 mins1,904km (1,183 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 45m
A$610($410)
5 times a week2,097km (1,303 miles)
Bus
19h 55m
A$235($160)
3 times a week1,338km (831 miles)
Bus and Train
18h 35m
A$185($125)
3 times a week1,208km (751 miles)
Drive
16h 30m
A$235($160)
on demand1,242km (772 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