How to travel from Strahan to Gladstone, Australia
The distance between Strahan and Gladstone is around 2,453km (1,524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 9h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Strahan to Gladstone by bus, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gladstone → Strahan if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Gladstone (GLT).
- Duration9h 25m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical costA$760($510)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Gladstone.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$700($470)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strahan and Gladstone
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Strahan to Gladstone by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$700 ($470) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 9h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$760 ($510).
The distance between Strahan and Gladstone is around 2,453km (1,524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,108km (1,310 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Strahan and Gladstone by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Strahan to Gladstone is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 9h 25m and will set you back approx A$760 ($510).
The cheapest way to travel between Strahan and Gladstone is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$700 ($470) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Strahan and Gladstone. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 9h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Strahan and Gladstone. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 9h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strahan to Gladstone. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 9h 25m.
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 Strahan to Gladstone. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 9h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strahan to Gladstone is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around A$760 ($510).
Compare travel optionsbetween Strahan and Gladstone
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 9h 25m | A$760($510) | 3 times a week | 2,453km (1,524 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 9h 45m | A$895($600) | 3 times a week | 2,526km (1,570 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 10h 35m | A$780($525) | 3 times a week | 2,506km (1,557 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 11h | A$700($470) | twice daily | 2,645km (1,643 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Strahan and Gladstone
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Merseylink
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
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