How to travel from Swansea to Gladstone, Australia

The distance between Swansea and Gladstone is around 1,302km (809 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 15h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Swansea to Gladstone by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane and then to Gladstone.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Gladstone.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$205($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Gladstone.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Distance1,302km (809 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Gladstone

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Gladstone by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$205 ($140) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 15h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$245 ($165).

The distance between Swansea and Gladstone is around 1,302km (809 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,028km (639 miles)

It takes around 18h 50m to get from Swansea and Gladstone by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Gladstone is to drive which takes around 15h 20m and will set you back approx A$245 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Gladstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$205 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Gladstone. It typically takes around 18h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fassifern Station and Brisbane. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 50m.

NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Swansea and Gladstone. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Gladstone. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Charlestown Square Pearson St Stand A and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Swansea and Gladstone. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Gladstone. We recommend that you take the train to Brisbane and then to Gladstone. instead which will take 18h 50m.

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 Swansea and Gladstone. The distance is around 1,302km (809 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Gladstone is to take the train which takes, on average, 18h 50m and will usually cost around A$240 ($160).

How do I get from Swansea to Gladstone

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Gladstone

Transport options from Swansea to Gladstone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
18h 50m
A$240($160)
twice daily1,388km (862 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
A$205($140)
once daily1,620km (1,007 miles)
Drive
15h 20m
A$245($165)
on demand1,302km (809 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