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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ballina to Gladstone

Composite routes from Ballina to Gladstone

Cheapest
8 h 29 min
Car
729 km.
from $40
Other
12 h 15 min
Bus, Train
602 km.
from $137.18
16 h 35 min
602 km.
from $150.46
8 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
602 km.
from $185.92
13 h 27 min
602 km.
from $631.09
19 h 4 min
Bus, Train
602 km.
from $98.41
9 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
602 km.
from $227.20

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.07–$3.04

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Casino Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.35–$8.15
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$7.61

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$130.43
Bus from Rockhampton to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$26.09

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09
Bus from Ballina to Beenleigh
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$27.17
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Miriam
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22

Byron Easy Bus

Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$42.39
Bus from Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.13–$46.74

Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus

Phone:
+61 (0)2 6685 7447
Email:
Website:
brisbane2byron.com/
Bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$45.48

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$380.43
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$445.65

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$1,197.51
Train from Miriam Vale to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.17–$155.02

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ballina to Gladstone?

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Gladstone is to bus and train via Miriam Vale which costs $65.22 - $260.87 and takes 19h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballina to Gladstone?

The fastest way to get from Ballina to Gladstone is to bus and fly which takes 8h 2m and costs $141.30 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Gladstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Gladstone. However, there are services departing from Ballina Hospital, Bentinck St and arriving at Gladstone via Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

How far is it from Ballina to Gladstone?

The distance between Ballina and Gladstone is 724 km. The road distance is 701.4 km.

How do I travel from Ballina to Gladstone without a car?

The best way to get from Ballina to Gladstone without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 15m and costs $20.65 - $1304.35 .

How long does it take to get from Ballina to Gladstone?

It takes approximately 12h 15m to get from Ballina to Gladstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Gladstone bus from?

Ballina to Gladstone bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station.

Train or bus from Ballina to Gladstone?

The best way to get from Ballina to Gladstone is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs $54.35 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23.91 - $1304.35 and takes 13h 27m.

Where does the Ballina to Gladstone bus arrive?

Ballina to Gladstone bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Ballina and Gladstone?

Gladstone is 1h behind Ballina. It is currently 13:52 in Ballina and 12:52 in Gladstone.

Can I drive from Ballina to Gladstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Gladstone is 701 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Ballina to Gladstone.

Where can I stay near Gladstone?

There are 46+ hotels available in Gladstone. Prices start at $32.34 per night.
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