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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone

Composite routes from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone

Cheapest
32 h 34 min
Car
2810 km.
from $154
Other
9 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
957 km.
from $225.77
9 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
957 km.
from $435.62
10 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
957 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:
$318.00–$1,081.19

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$826.79
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.00–$610.55
Plane from Cairns to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$699.59
Plane from Cairns to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$419.76–$1,017.59

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$508.80
Plane from Cairns to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.24–$699.59
Plane from Cairns to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$521.52

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:
$127.20–$305.28
Bus from Rockhampton to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$30.53

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Mount
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.04–$127.20

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:
$43.25–$3,097.28
Train from Howard to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.90–$631.76
Train from Bundaberg to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$473.17

Questions and Answers

What is the most economical way to travel from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone by bus?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone is to bus via Mount Larcom which costs $89.39 - $255.39 and takes 19h 23m.

What is the fastest way to travel from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone?

The fastest way to travel from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone is to fly which takes 7 hours 57 minutes and costs $166.00 - $523.54.

Does a direct bus route exist between Cairns Central Station and Gladstone?

Yes, a direct bus route operates between Cairns Central Station and Gladstone. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 hours and 40 minutes.

Does this train run directly from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone?

Yes, this train departs directly from Cairns Central Station and arrives at Gladstone. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 17 hours and 37 minutes.

How far is it from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone?

The distance between Cairns Central Station and Gladstone is 983 kilometers. The road distance is 1176.7 kilometers.

How can I travel from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone by train?

The best way to get from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone without a car is to train which takes 17 hours and 37 minutes and costs $43.42 - $3,192.32.

How long does it take to travel from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone?

It takes approximately 7 hours and 57 minutes to travel from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns Central Station to Gladstone bus from?

Cairns station.

Where do I catch the train from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone that is operated by Queensland Rail Travel?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone?

The best way to get from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $166.00 - $523.54. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $43.42 - $3,192.32 and takes 17h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $127.69 - $306.46 and takes 18h 49m.

Cairns Central Station to Gladstone bus arrives at Gladstone station.

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

Where does the train from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone arrive?

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

How long does it take to drive from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone?

1177 km

Where can I stay near Gladstone?

There are 46+ hotels available in Gladstone. Prices start at $37.99 per night.
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