Gladstone to Townsville

Gladstone to Townsville

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Gladstone to Townsville Schedule

Gladstone to Townsville Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Premium 01:25 - 07:00AUD 464
Qantas Airways Economy 07:50 - 13:20AUD 380.82
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 08:10 - 07:55AUD 522.08
Qantas Airways Economy 11:35 - 21:15AUD 356.91
Qantas Airways Economy 15:05 - 08:00AUD 665.30
Qantas Airways Economy 16:55 - 21:50AUD 432.63
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 18:20 - 08:10AUD 388.48
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 20:23 - 07:57AUD 147
Greyhound Australia Advantage 22:50 - 14:20AUD 213

Transportation from Gladstone to Townsville

Facts about the transport from Gladstone to Townsville

Cheapest Transport$96
Fastest Transport5h 15m
Earliest Departure6:45 AM
Latest Departure10:50 PM
Departures per day2
Distance667 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail

How to get from Gladstone to Townsville

Travelling between Gladstone and Townsville 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 164.94 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 95.93.

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

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 14 hours to travel between Gladstone and Townsville depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Gladstone and Townsville. Flight will bring you to your destination in 5h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 13h 20m to reach Townsville.

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

Travelling between Gladstone and Townsville can be as cheap as USD 95.93 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 164.94 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 Townsville ?

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

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Gladstone to Townsville 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 Townsville

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 Townsville?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 50% chosen Bus+Train
  • 50% took a train