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How to get fromGladstone to Sunshine Coastby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Gladstone to Sunshine Coast by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Gladstone to Nambourtrain train Tilt Train / ...
    5h 32m
    $54–1,534

  2. Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade

    1. Take the bus from Gladstone to Mooloolababus bus Au050-1 / ...
    8h 34m
    $79–129

  3. Drive 425.8 km

    1. Drive from Gladstone to Sunshine Coastcar car 425.8 km
    5h 25m
    $77–111

  4. Fly, train, line 615 bus

    1. Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane GLT - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Aerodrome Rd at Maud Streetbus bus
    6h 43m
    $240–528

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gladstone to Miriam Valetrain train Tilt Train / ...
    2. Take the bus from Miriam Vale to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus Pm19
    10h 30m
    $82–349

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Gladstone to Maroochydorebus bus Brisbane
    10h 40m
    $100–230

Gladstone to Sunshine Coast by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Gladstone, QLD, Australia and Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Gladstone to Nambour twice daily. Tickets cost $50–1,534 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Gladstone to Mooloolaba twice daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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