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13 h 47 min
1173 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns North to Gladstone

Composite routes from Cairns North to Gladstone

Cheapest
13 h 47 min
Car
1173 km.
from $64
Other
8 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
960 km.
from $238.04
8 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
960 km.
from $444.25
9 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
960 km.
from $432.62

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
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Jetstar
Website
6h 50m
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$271.74–$923.91
Qantas
Website
5h 38m
Monday to Friday
$217.39–$706.52
Virgin Australia
Website
6h 15m
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$130.43–$434.78
Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
18h 40m
Once daily
$108.70–$260.87
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
17h 40m
Once daily
$76.09–$108.70
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
17h 37m
4 times a week
$36.96–$2,646.73
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns North to Gladstone?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns North to Gladstone is to bus via Mount Larcom which costs $76.09 - $217.39 and takes 20h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns North to Gladstone?

The fastest way to get from Cairns North to Gladstone is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $141.30 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns North and Gladstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns North to Gladstone. However, there are services departing from Sheridan St at Smith Street and arriving at Gladstone via Cairns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.

How far is it from Cairns North to Gladstone?

The distance between Cairns North and Gladstone is 980 km. The road distance is 1179.4 km.

How do I travel from Cairns North to Gladstone without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns North to Gladstone without a car is to train which takes 18h 48m and costs $38.04 - $2717.39 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns North to Gladstone?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Cairns North to Gladstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns North to Gladstone bus from?

Cairns North to Gladstone bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns North to Gladstone?

The best way to get from Cairns North to Gladstone is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $141.30 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $38.04 - $2717.39 and takes 18h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $271.74 and takes 19h 47m.

Where does the Cairns North to Gladstone bus arrive?

Cairns North to Gladstone bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Gladstone station.

Can I drive from Cairns North to Gladstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns North to Gladstone is 1179 km. It takes approximately 15h 38m to drive from Cairns North 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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