Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Gladstone

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Cairns to Gladstone by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Gladstone Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane CNS - GLT
    7h 31m
    $249–921

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Gladstonetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    17h 37m
    $120–4,249

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Gladstonebus bus Au050 / ...
    18h 47m
    $180–410

  4. Drive 1,171.3 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Gladstonecar car 1,171.3 km
    13h 45m
    $210–303

  5. Fly to Rockhampton, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane CNS - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus bus
    9h 11m
    $314–618

  6. Fly to Hervey Bay, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane CNS - HVB
    2. Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Howard to Gladstonetrain train
    9h 5m
    $577–1,901

  7. Fly to Bundaberg, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane CNS - BDB
    2. Take the train from Bundaberg to Gladstonetrain train
    9h 24m
    $434–2,908

  8. Bus via Mount Larcom

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Mount Larcombus bus Pm19
    19h 24m
    $150–332

Cairns to Gladstone by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration17h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairns to Gladstone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 980.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Gladstone, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cairns Central Station to Gladstone 4 times a week. Tickets cost $120–4,249 and the journey takes 17h 37m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers