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How to get fromBrisbane to Gladstoneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane to Gladstone by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 32
    8h 30m
    $43–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus bus 3204 / ...
    9h 4m
    $42–60

  3. Drive 482.8 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Gladstonecar car 482.8 km
    5h 10m
    $86–124

  4. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane BNE - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    5h 28m
    $237–637

  5. Bus via Kempsey

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane to Bernard St Opp Ashton Stbus bus S775 / ...
    12h 5m
    $77–126

  6. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane BNE - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    7h 34m
    $334–845

Brisbane to Gladstone by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Gladstone, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–190 and the journey takes 6h 58m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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