How to travel from Tin Can Bay to Gladstone, Australia

The distance between Tin Can Bay and Gladstone is around 353km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tin Can Bay to Gladstone by 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 GladstoneTin Can Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Gladstone.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$82($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then take the train to Gladstone.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$56($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gladstone.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance353km (219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tin Can Bay and Gladstone

There are several options for getting from Tin Can Bay to Gladstone by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$56 ($38) and will take around 4h 45m.

The distance between Tin Can Bay and Gladstone is around 353km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (176 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Tin Can Bay and Gladstone by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Gladstone is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$56 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Tin Can Bay and Gladstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$56 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Gladstone. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then take the train to Gladstone. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tin Can Bay and Gladstone. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tin Can Bay to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Polleys Coaches and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Tin Can Bay and Gladstone. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tin Can Bay to Gladstone. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then take the train to Gladstone. instead which will take 4h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Tin Can Bay and Gladstone. The distance is around 353km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Gladstone is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$56 ($38).

How do I get from Tin Can Bay to Gladstone

Compare travel optionsbetween Tin Can Bay and Gladstone

Transport options from Tin Can Bay to Gladstone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
8h 10m
A$82($55)
5 times a week562km (349 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
A$56($38)
5 times a week402km (250 miles)
Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, train8h 20m
A$70($47)
5 times a week564km (351 miles)
Drive
5hrs
A$67($45)
on demand353km (219 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