Brisbane to Gladstone

Brisbane to Gladstone

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Brisbane to Gladstone Schedule

Brisbane to Gladstone Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy #QF178605:50 - 07:05AUD 250.02
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA170706:25 - 07:40AUD 218.17
Qantas Airways Economy #QF191809:50 - 11:00AUD 497.53
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 11:00 - 17:12AUD 89.26
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 13:45 - 20:23AUD 89.26
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 15:45 - 22:23AUD 99
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 16:55 - 23:17AUD 71.40
Qantas Airways Economy #QF234019:05 - 20:15AUD 497.53

Transportation from Brisbane to Gladstone

Facts about the transport from Brisbane to Gladstone

Cheapest Transport$47
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure5:50 AM
Latest Departure7:45 PM
Departures per day10
Distance488 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Brisbane to Gladstone

Travelling between Brisbane and Gladstone is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 301.13 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 46.31.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 12 hours to travel between Brisbane and Gladstone depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Brisbane and Gladstone. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h 25m to reach Gladstone.

How much does it cost to get from Brisbane to Gladstone?

Travelling between Brisbane and Gladstone can be as cheap as USD 46.31 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 301.13 if you buy a Qantas Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Brisbane and Gladstone ?

  • 7 from Brisbane to Gladstone starting from 05:50 Brisbane Airport until 19:45 Brisbane Airport
  • 3 from Brisbane to Gladstone starting from 13:45 Brisbane Roma Street until 16:55 Brisbane Roma Street

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Brisbane to Gladstone.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Brisbane to Gladstone, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 192.63.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Brisbane and Gladstone

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Brisbane to Gladstone overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Brisbane and Gladstone

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Brisbane to Gladstone?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 95% took a train
  • 4% decided to fly
  • 1% Other