Cairns to Gladstone

Cairns to Gladstone

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Best Options

 
$226
 
 
$284
 

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Cairns to Gladstone Schedule

Cairns to Gladstone Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Premium 01:30 - 01:25AUD 752
Qantas Airways Economy 06:00 - 20:15AUD 610.60
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 09:20 - 17:50AUD 999.47
Greyhound Australia Premium 11:00 - 01:40AUD 301
Qantas Airways Economy 12:05 - 17:05AUD 445.51
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 14:40 - 11:05AUD 476.53
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 16:50 - 20:15AUD 500.63
Qantas Airways Economy 18:05 - 07:05AUD 707.37
Jetstar Airways Economy 20:25 - 17:55AUD 571.72

Transportation from Cairns to Gladstone

Facts about the transport from Cairns to Gladstone

Cheapest Transport$118
Fastest Transport12h
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure8:50 PM
Departures per day4
Distance1289 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Cairns to Gladstone

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 283.68 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 225.37.

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

It can take you anywhere between 12 and 26 hours to travel between Cairns and Gladstone depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cairns and Gladstone. Flight will bring you to your destination in 12h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 10m to reach Gladstone.

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

Travelling between Cairns and Gladstone can be as cheap as USD 225.37 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 283.68 if you buy a Virgin Australia Airlines 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 Cairns and Gladstone ?

  • 3 by flight from Cairns to Gladstone starting from 06:00 Cairns Airport until 20:50 Cairns Airport
  • 1 from Cairns to Gladstone starting from 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop until 07:00 Cairns Bus Stop

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Cairns 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 Cairns 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 Cairns to Gladstone?

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

  • 100% took a train