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1174 km.
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Four ways to Travel from Cairns to Gladstone

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Cheapest
By car (1 174 km)
14 h 28 min
1174 km.
from $64
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Rockhampton)
9 h 28 min
958 km.
from $225.77
Bus, Plane (Fly to Hervey Bay)
9 h 36 min
958 km.
from $435.62
Bus, Plane (Fly to Bundaberg)
10 h 21 min
958 km.
from $423.72

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$923.91

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$521.74
Plane from Cairns to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83
Plane from Cairns to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$358.70–$869.57

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$434.78
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Plane from Cairns to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$260.87
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 Cairns Central Station to Mount
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$108.70

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
17h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.96–$2,646.73
Train from Howard to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$539.86
Train from Bundaberg to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$404.34

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Gladstone is to bus via Mount Larcom which costs $76.09 - $217.39 and takes 19h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Gladstone is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $141.30 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Gladstone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairns and arriving at Gladstone. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Gladstone?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairns Central Station station and arriving at Gladstone. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 17h 37m.

How far is it from Cairns to Gladstone?

The distance between Cairns and Gladstone is 982 km. The road distance is 1176.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Gladstone without a car is to train which takes 17h 37m and costs $36.96 - $2717.39 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Cairns to Gladstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Gladstone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairns to Gladstone train from?

Cairns to Gladstone train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Gladstone?

The best way to get from Cairns to Gladstone is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $141.30 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $36.96 - $2717.39 and takes 17h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $260.87 and takes 18h 40m.

Where does the Cairns to Gladstone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairns to Gladstone train arrive?

Cairns to Gladstone train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Gladstone station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Gladstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Gladstone is 1177 km. It takes approximately 15h 34m to drive from Cairns 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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