How to travel from Yamba to Gladstone, Australia

The distance between Yamba and Gladstone is around 737km (458 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Yamba to Gladstone by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Coffs Harbour, Fly

Take the bus to Coffs Harbour then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Gladstone (GLT).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$675($455)
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Bus

Take the bus to Byron Bay then Brisbane and then to Gladstone.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$155($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Brisbane and then to Gladstone.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$110($73)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Gladstone.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance792km (492 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Gladstone

There are several options for getting from Yamba to Gladstone by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$77 ($52) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$675 ($455).

The distance between Yamba and Gladstone is around 737km (458 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 656km (408 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Yamba and Gladstone by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yamba to Gladstone is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$675 ($455).

The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Gladstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$77 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Gladstone. We recommend that you take the bus to Coffs Harbour then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Gladstone (GLT). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Gladstone. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamba to Gladstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Byron Bay and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink, Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Yamba and Gladstone. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Gladstone. We recommend that you take the bus to Byron Bay and then to Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast Airport to Gladstone Airport. instead which will take 6h 10m.

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 Yamba and Gladstone. The distance is around 792km (492 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Gladstone is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around A$77 ($52).

How do I get from Yamba to Gladstone

Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Gladstone

Transport options from Yamba to Gladstone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Coffs Harbour, Fly + 1 similar
4h 50m
A$675($455)
once daily922km (573 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 10m
A$77($52)
once daily737km (458 miles)
Bus
15h 55m
A$155($105)
once daily1,027km (638 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
11h 35m
A$110($73)
twice daily874km (543 miles)
Bus to Brisbane, Train13h 15m
A$120($82)
once daily820km (509 miles)
Bus to Brisbane, train20hrs
A$130($87)
once daily1,096km (681 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
A$150($100)
on demand792km (492 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