Gladstone to Brisbane

Gladstone to Brisbane

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Gladstone to Brisbane Schedule

Gladstone to Brisbane Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Flexible 01:40 - 13:00AUD 311
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 03:08 - 11:55AUD 71.40
Qantas Airways Economy #QF192306:35 - 07:40AUD 265.88
Queensland Rail Business Seat 08:16 - 14:50AUD 140.25
Qantas Airways Economy #QF178911:35 - 12:40AUD 265.26
Qantas Airways Economy #QF179115:55 - 17:00AUD 250.89
Qantas Airways Economy #QF233716:50 - 18:00AUD 417.52
Qantas Airways Economy #QF233918:50 - 20:00AUD 431.06

Transportation from Gladstone to Brisbane

Facts about the transport from Gladstone to Brisbane

Cheapest Transport$53
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure1:40 AM
Latest Departure7:35 PM
Departures per day14
Distance503 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Gladstone to Brisbane

Travelling between Gladstone and Brisbane 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 186.76 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 52.89.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Gladstone and Brisbane. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h 20m to reach Brisbane.

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

Travelling between Gladstone and Brisbane can be as cheap as USD 52.89 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 186.76 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus 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 Gladstone and Brisbane ?

  • 7 from Gladstone to Brisbane starting from 06:35 Gladstone Airport until 17:20 Gladstone Airport
  • 5 from Gladstone to Brisbane starting from 01:40 Gladstone until 19:35 Gladstone
  • 2 from Gladstone to Brisbane starting from 08:16 Gladstone until 08:16 Gladstone

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

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 Gladstone to Brisbane, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 160.64.

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 Gladstone and Brisbane

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Gladstone to Brisbane 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 Gladstone and Brisbane

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 Gladstone to Brisbane?

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

  • 87% took a train
  • 11% opted for a bus
  • 2% decided to fly