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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gladstone to Whitsunday Islands

Composite routes from Gladstone to Whitsunday Islands

Cheapest
11 h 5 min
Car
619 km.
from $34
Other
11 h 53 min
Train, Ferry
456 km.
from $716.80
10 h 44 min
Bus, Ferry
456 km.
from $179.87
9 h 25 min
Train, Plane
455 km.
from $367.66
11 h 51 min
Bus, ferry via Mount Larcom, Bus, ferry via Mount Larcom
456 km.
from $96.33

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$869.57
Plane from Bundaberg to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$815.22

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Bundaberg to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$532.61

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Gladstone to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$130.43

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mount Larcom to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$59.78

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Gladstone to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
8h 21m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.39–$1,276.58
Train from Gladstone to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$404.34

Other operators

Cruise Whitsundays

Phone:
+617 4846 7000
Email:
Website:
cruisewhitsundays.com/
Other from Shute Harbour to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.57
Other from Port of Airlie to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$38.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gladstone to Whitsunday Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Gladstone to Whitsunday Islands is to bus and ferry via Mount Larcom which costs $76.09 - $206.52 and takes 11h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gladstone to Whitsunday Islands?

The fastest way to get from Gladstone to Whitsunday Islands is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Gladstone to Whitsunday Islands?

The distance between Gladstone and Whitsunday Islands is 467 km.

How do I travel from Gladstone to Whitsunday Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Gladstone to Whitsunday Islands without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 44m and costs $92.39 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Gladstone to Whitsunday Islands?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Gladstone to Whitsunday Islands, including transfers.

Which airlines fly from Gladstone Airport Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport Airport?

Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Gladstone Airport Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Whitsunday Islands?

There are 157+ hotels available in Whitsunday Islands. Prices start at $188.76 per night.
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