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How to get fromBrisbane to The Gladstoneby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to The Gladstone by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Gladstonetrain train Tilt Train / ...
    6h 45m
    $60–1,923

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstonebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    9h 58m
    $90–160

  3. Drive 512.4 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to The Gladstonecar car 512.4 km
    6h 18m
    $92–132

  4. Train, fly to Gladstone Airport, line 500 bus

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 3 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane BNE - GLT
    3. Take the bus from Philip Street at Gladstone Centre Plaza to Goondoon Street at Valley Shop Centrebus bus
    4h 45m
    $240–526

  5. Bus via Gladstone (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Gladstonebus bus Townsville / ...
    11h 3m
    $95–210

  6. Fly to Rockhampton, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane BNE - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus bus
    6h 35m
    $227–510

  7. Fly to Hervey Bay, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane BNE - HVB
    2. Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Howard to Gladstonetrain train
    6h 31m
    $313–1,534

Brisbane to The Gladstone by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 516.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Gladstone twice daily. Tickets cost $60–1,923 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstone twice daily. Tickets cost $90–160 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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