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How to get fromGladstone to Melbourneby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Gladstone to Melbourne by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane GLT - MEL
    5h 17m
    $384–659

  2. Train via Sydney

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gladstone to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    33h 49m
    $198–2,422

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gladstone to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    3. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    38h 56m
    $262–363

  4. Drive 1,962.9 km

    1. Drive from Gladstone to Melbournecar car 1,962.9 km
    22h 21m
    $352–509

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane GLT - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    7h 25m
    $270–899

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Gladstone to Roma Streettrain train Tilt Train / ...
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2d 10h
    $2,664–5,623

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gladstone to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2d 15h
    $2,720–3,954

Gladstone to Melbourne by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration33h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,676.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Gladstone, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gladstone to Southern Cross via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 33h 49m.

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