Gladstone to Cairns

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Gladstone to Cairns Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Early Bird	01:25	20:00	$187.02
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Advantage	01:25	20:00	$188.68
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Flexible	01:25	20:00	$194.76
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	06:30	08:25	$341.24
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	10:40	08:25	$243.58
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	11:50	08:25	$214.40
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	12:20	08:25	$264.91
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	15:10	08:25	$270.52
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	16:55	08:25	$344.61
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	17:35	23:35	$447.88
Flight	Virgin Australia	Economy	18:35	08:40	$227.87
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	18:50	08:25	$270.52
Train	Queensland Rail	Economy Seat	22:45	17:05	$99.26
Train	Queensland Rail	RailBed	22:45	17:05	$171.80

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 214.75 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 124.08.

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

It can take you anywhere between 14 and 26 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 13h 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1days 1h 35m 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 124.08 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 214.75 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 Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

76% opted for a bus
24% took a train

Transportation from Gladstone to Cairns

Trains are not available
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Gladstone to Cairns