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

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

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane MEL - GLT
    6h
    $383–659

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Gladstonetrain train
    33h 38m
    $197–2,493

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne 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
    36h 57m
    $366–703

  4. Drive 1,962.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Gladstonecar car 1,962.1 km
    22h 25m
    $352–508

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane AVV - GLT
    8h 58m
    $279–948

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Miriam Valebus bus
    4. Take the train from Miriam Vale to Gladstonetrain train
    42h 28m
    $262–640

Melbourne to Gladstone by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration33h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,676.1 km
  • Duration: 6h

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Gladstone via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 33h 38m.

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