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

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There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Gladstone by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Gladstonetrain train Tilt Train / ...
    9h 26m
    $62–2,002

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstonebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    12h 2m
    $118–196

  3. Drive 588.6 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Gladstonecar car 588.6 km
    7h 11m
    $106–153

  4. Train, fly to Gladstone Airport

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane BNE - GLT
    6h 41m
    $242–530

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Gladstonebus bus Townsville / ...
    13h 46m
    $96–212

  6. Train, fly to Rockhampton, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane BNE - ROK
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus bus
    8h 32m
    $230–524

  7. Train, fly to Hervey Bay, taxi

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane BNE - HVB
    3. Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Howard to Gladstonetrain train
    8h 21m
    $316–1,548

Gold Coast to Gladstone by tram and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598 km
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Gladstone via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Gladstone via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 12h 2m.

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