Mackay Queensland to Gladstone

Mackay Queensland to Gladstone

Mackay Queensland
Gladstone
Sat, May 25
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Mackay Queensland to Gladstone Schedule

Mackay Queensland to Gladstone Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Advantage 05:15 - 19:35AUD 190
Qantas Airways Economy 06:00 - 11:00AUD 442.46
Qantas Airways Economy 09:45 - 18:50AUD 440.36
Qantas Airways Economy 12:45 - 16:30AUD 428.38
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 15:45 - 18:00AUD 558.94
Qantas Airways Economy 16:55 - 20:10AUD 443.33
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 19:55 - 01:41AUD 87
Jetstar Airways Economy 21:25 - 07:05AUD 408.11

Transportation from Mackay Queensland to Gladstone

Facts about the transport from Mackay Queensland to Gladstone

Cheapest Transport$59
Fastest Transport3h 30m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure9:04 PM
Departures per day9
Distance317 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail

Popular Routes in Australia

How to get from Mackay Queensland to Gladstone

Travelling between Mackay Queensland 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 307.98 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 58.32.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 7 hours to travel between Mackay Queensland and Gladstone depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Mackay Queensland and Gladstone. Flight will bring you to your destination in 3h 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 6h 20m to reach Gladstone.

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

Travelling between Mackay Queensland and Gladstone can be as cheap as USD 58.32 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 307.98 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 Mackay Queensland and Gladstone ?

  • 5 from Mackay Queensland to Gladstone starting from 13:15 Mackay until 19:25 Mackay
  • 3 by flight from Mackay Queensland to Gladstone starting from 06:00 Mackay Airport until 17:20 Mackay Airport
  • 1 from Mackay Queensland to Gladstone starting from 21:04 Mackay until 21:04 Mackay

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Mackay Queensland 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 Mackay Queensland 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 Mackay Queensland to Gladstone?

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

  • 60% opted for a bus
  • 40% took a train