What is the cheapest way to get from Gladstone to Kuranda?

The cheapest way to get from Gladstone to Kuranda is to bus via Cairns which costs $190 - $330 and takes 20h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gladstone to Kuranda?

The fastest way to get from Gladstone to Kuranda is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $380 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Gladstone and Kuranda?

No, there is no direct bus from Gladstone to Kuranda. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Kuranda via Cairns Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Gladstone and Kuranda?

No, there is no direct train from Gladstone to Kuranda station. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.

How far is it from Gladstone to Kuranda?

The distance between Gladstone and Kuranda is 999 km. The road distance is 1198.7 km.

How do I travel from Gladstone to Kuranda without a car?

The best way to get from Gladstone to Kuranda without a car is to train which takes 19h 40m and costs $140 - $4,300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Gladstone to Kuranda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gladstone to Kuranda bus from?

Gladstone to Kuranda bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Gladstone station.

Where do I catch the Gladstone to Kuranda train from?

Gladstone to Kuranda train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gladstone station.

Train, bus or fly from Gladstone to Kuranda?

The best way to get from Gladstone to Kuranda is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $380 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $4,300 and takes 19h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $440 and takes 20h 25m.

Where does the Gladstone to Kuranda bus arrive?

Gladstone to Kuranda bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Gladstone to Kuranda train arrive?

Gladstone to Kuranda train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Gladstone to Kuranda?

Yes, the driving distance between Gladstone to Kuranda is 1199 km. It takes approximately 14h 13m to drive from Gladstone to Kuranda.

Where can I stay near Kuranda?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Kuranda.

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Cairns (CNS)plane GLT - CNS
5h 7m
$386–1,131
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gladstone to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
19h 40m
$140–4,273
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Gladstone to Cairnsbus Cairns
20h 25m
$204–439
Drive 1,198.7 km
1. Drive from Gladstone to Kurandacar 1,198.7 km
14h 13m
$215–311
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Gladstone to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
20h 38m
$197–323

Gladstone to Kuranda by train and bus

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19h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 999.2 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Gladstone to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $120–4,249 and the journey takes 18h 10m.

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