Gladstone to Mackay

Gladstone to Mackay

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Gladstone to Mackay Schedule

Gladstone to Mackay Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Premium 01:40 - 05:15AUD 499
Greyhound Australia Early Bird 19:35 - 05:15AUD 469
Queensland Rail RailBed 20:23 - 02:45AUD 165
Greyhound Australia Premium 22:50 - 05:15AUD 113

Transportation from Gladstone to Mackay

Facts about the transport from Gladstone to Mackay

Cheapest Transport$57
Fastest Transport6h 22m
Earliest Departure8:00 AM
Latest Departure10:50 PM
Departures per day3
Distance319 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Gladstone to Mackay

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 107.68 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 56.78.

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

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 18 hours to travel between Gladstone and Mackay depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Gladstone and Mackay. Train will bring you to your destination in 6h 22m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 17h 15m to reach Mackay.

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

Travelling between Gladstone and Mackay can be as cheap as USD 56.78 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 107.68 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 Mackay ?

  • 2 from Gladstone to Mackay Queensland starting from 20:23 Gladstone until 20:23 Gladstone
  • 1 from Gladstone to Mackay Queensland starting from 22:50 Gladstone until 22:50 Gladstone

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Gladstone to Mackay Queensland 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 Mackay Queensland

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 Mackay?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus