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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gladstone to Cairns

Composite routes from Gladstone to Cairns

Cheapest
14 h 26 min
Car
1174 km.
from $64
Other
9 h 38 min
Train, Plane
958 km.
from $433.61
10 h 10 min
Train, Plane
958 km.
from $422.01
11 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
958 km.
from $229.52

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:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.32

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Gladstone to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$260.87
Bus from Gladstone to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$26.09

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mount Larcom to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$108.70

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$760.87
Plane from Hervey Bay to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.35–$597.83
Plane from Bundaberg to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$358.70–$869.57
Plane from Rockhampton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$521.74

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Gladstone Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$500.00
Plane from Bundaberg to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$467.39
Plane from Rockhampton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Gladstone to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.96–$2,646.73
Train from Gladstone to Howard
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$539.86
Train from Gladstone to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$404.34

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gladstone to Cairns is to bus via Mount Larcom which costs $76.09 - $206.52 and takes 19h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gladstone to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $152.17 - $510.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Gladstone and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gladstone and arriving at Cairns. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Gladstone and Cairns?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gladstone and arriving at Cairns Central Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 18h 20m.

How far is it from Gladstone to Cairns?

The distance between Gladstone and Cairns is 981 km. The road distance is 1177.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Gladstone to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 18h 20m and costs $36.96 - $2717.39 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Gladstone to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gladstone to Cairns bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gladstone to Cairns train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Gladstone to Cairns?

The best way to get from Gladstone to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $152.17 - $510.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $36.96 - $2717.39 and takes 18h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $260.87 and takes 18h 35m.

Where does the Gladstone to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gladstone to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gladstone to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Gladstone to Cairns is 1177 km. It takes approximately 15h 33m to drive from Gladstone to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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