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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gladstone to Bairnsdale

Composite routes from Gladstone to Bairnsdale

Cheapest
23 h 52 min
Car
2025 km.
from $111
Other
12 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
1591 km.
from $311.98
38 h 31 min
1592 km.
from $183.91
40 h 47 min
1592 km.
from $402.04
14 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
1591 km.
from $305.98
16 h 12 min
Bus, Train
1591 km.
from $398.93
15 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
1591 km.
from $246.72
15 h 9 min
Train, Plane
1591 km.
from $245
47 h 20 min
Train
1590 km.
from $327.93
2 d 15 h 4 min
1590 km.
from $4212.39

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Bus from Park Street at Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$0.32

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Gladstone to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$141.30
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$59.78
Bus from Gladstone to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$26.09

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
info@skybus.com.au
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.22

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.02–$23.91
Bus from Orient St to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.24–$23.91

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Miriam Vale to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39
Bus from Central Station to Batemans
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$521.74

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$652.17
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$760.87
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Plane from Rockhampton to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$532.61
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$706.52

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$532.61
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$489.13
Plane from Rockhampton to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$445.65
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$652.17

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Bairnsdale
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.07

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Gladstone to Roma
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$1,197.51
Train from Gladstone to Nambour
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$955.21
Train from Gladstone to Miriam
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.17–$155.02

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gladstone to Bairnsdale is to train via Sydney which costs $70.65 - $1413.04 and takes 38h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gladstone to Bairnsdale is to fly and train which takes 12h 6m and costs $103.26 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Gladstone and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Gladstone to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Bairnsdale Station/Macleod St via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Brisbane, Central Station and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Gladstone and Bairnsdale?

No, there is no direct train from Gladstone to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Bairnsdale via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 31m.

How far is it from Gladstone to Bairnsdale?

The distance between Gladstone and Bairnsdale is 1958 km. The road distance is 2025.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Gladstone to Bairnsdale without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 38h 31m and costs $70.65 - $1413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 6m to get from Gladstone to Bairnsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gladstone to Bairnsdale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gladstone to Bairnsdale train from?

Gladstone to Bairnsdale train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gladstone station.

Train, bus or fly from Gladstone to Bairnsdale?

The best way to get from Gladstone to Bairnsdale is to train via Sydney which takes 38h 31m and costs $70.65 - $1413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $434.78 and takes 40h 47m. There are no good options to train between Gladstone to Bairnsdale.

Where does the Gladstone to Bairnsdale bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Gladstone and Bairnsdale?

Bairnsdale is 1h ahead of Gladstone. It is currently 12:11 in Gladstone and 13:11 in Bairnsdale.

Where does the Gladstone to Bairnsdale train arrive?

Gladstone to Bairnsdale train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gladstone to Bairnsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Gladstone to Bairnsdale is 2025 km. It takes approximately 23h 43m to drive from Gladstone to Bairnsdale.

Where can I stay near Bairnsdale?

There are 202+ hotels available in Bairnsdale. Prices start at $54.82 per night.
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