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31 h 15 min
3032 km.
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Darwin, Australia → Gladstone, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Darwin to Gladstone

Composite routes from Darwin to Gladstone

Cheapest
31 h 15 min
Car
3032 km.
from $166
Other
4 d 1 h 35 min
2496 km.
from $1396.93
13 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
2495 km.
from $448.61
14 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
2495 km.
from $556.99
14 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
2495 km.
from $458.40
4 d 15 h 47 min
Bus, Train
2495 km.
from $2302.28
4 d 20 h 4 min
2496 km.
from $4785.10

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$26.09
Bus from Darwin to Alice
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$315.22
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Bus from Brisbane to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$130.43

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$326.09–$978.26

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$652.17

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$195.65

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 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

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$579.83–$1,135.09

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Gladstone is to fly which costs $195.65 - $706.52 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Gladstone is to fly which takes 10h 57m and costs $195.65 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Darwin to Gladstone?

The distance between Darwin and Gladstone is 2525 km. The road distance is 3032.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Darwin to Gladstone without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 4 days 1h and costs $652.17 - $2826.09 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Darwin to Gladstone, including transfers.

Train or fly from Darwin to Gladstone?

The best way to get from Darwin to Gladstone is to fly which takes 10h 57m and costs $195.65 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $652.17 - $2826.09 and takes 4 days 1h.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Gladstone?

Gladstone is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 03:46 in Darwin and 04:16 in Gladstone.

Can I drive from Darwin to Gladstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Gladstone is 3033 km. It takes approximately 31h 15m to drive from Darwin 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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