Gladstone to Cairns

Gladstone to Cairns

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Gladstone to Cairns Schedule

Gladstone to Cairns Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Premium 01:40 - 17:50AUD 650
Qantas Airways Economy 07:55 - 14:50AUD 634.93
Qantas Airways Economy 08:00 - 21:10AUD 477.59
Qantas Airways Economy 11:40 - 23:30AUD 467.74
Qantas Airways Economy 15:05 - 22:15AUD 393.95
Qantas Airways Economy 16:50 - 10:45AUD 809.10
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 18:25 - 09:20AUD 406.21
Queensland Rail RailBed 20:23 - 14:30AUD 310.50
Greyhound Australia Advantage 22:50 - 22:40AUD 284

Transportation from Gladstone to Cairns

Facts about the transport from Gladstone to Cairns

Cheapest Transport$117
Fastest Transport11h 50m
Earliest Departure1:25 AM
Latest Departure8:23 PM
Departures per day2
Distance929 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail

How to get from Gladstone to Cairns

Travelling between Gladstone and Cairns 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 202.67 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 117.11.

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

It can take you anywhere between 12 and 19 hours to travel between Gladstone and Cairns depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Gladstone and Cairns. Flight will bring you to your destination in 11h 50m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 18h 35m to reach Cairns.

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

Travelling between Gladstone and Cairns can be as cheap as USD 117.11 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 202.67 if you buy a Queensland Rail Train 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 Cairns ?

  • 2 from Gladstone to Cairns starting from 20:23 Gladstone until 20:23 Gladstone

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Gladstone to Cairns 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 Cairns

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 Cairns?

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

  • 85% took a train
  • 15% chosen flight