Gladstone to Cairns

Gladstone to Cairns

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$118
 
 
$203
 

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Gladstone to Cairns Schedule

Gladstone to Cairns Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Early Bird 01:25 - 20:00AUD 322.01
Qantas Airways Economy 07:55 - 14:50AUD 634.93
Qantas Airways Economy 08:00 - 21:10AUD 477.59
Qantas Airways Economy 11:40 - 11:00AUD 744.74
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 15:40 - 23:20AUD 900.75
Qantas Airways Economy 16:55 - 22:15AUD 424.73
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 18:25 - 09:20AUD 406.21
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 20:23 - 14:30AUD 179.40
Greyhound Australia Premium 22:50 - 06:35AUD 390

Transportation from Gladstone to Cairns

Facts about the transport from Gladstone to Cairns

Cheapest Transport$117
Fastest Transport7h 55m
Earliest Departure1:25 AM
Latest Departure8:23 PM
Departures per day2
Distance6730 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. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 202.76 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 117.15.

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

It can take you anywhere between 8 and 25 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 7h 55m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 55m 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 117.15 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 202.76 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

  • 100% took a train