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

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Gladstone by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane CBR - GLT
    5h 18m
    $348–936

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Gladstonetrain train
    25h 46m
    $171–2,318

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstonebus bus
    28h 12m
    $266–538

  4. Drive 1,542.4 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Gladstonecar car 1,542.4 km
    18h 4m
    $277–400

  5. Bus, train via Wollongong

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Miriam Valebus bus
    5. Take the train from Miriam Vale to Gladstonetrain train
    37h 16m
    $268–633

Canberra to Gladstone by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,301.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Gladstone, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Gladstone via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 28h 12m.

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