There are 10 ways to get from Sale to Gladstone by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus
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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Gladstone Airport
best- Take the train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane MEL - GLT
11h 1m$370–643Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Gladstonetrain
37h 40m$205–2,513Bus
- Take the bus from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St to Bairnsdalebus
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstonebus
37h 21m$262–569Drive 1,989.5 km
- Drive from Sale to Gladstonecar 1,989.5 km
23h 20m$353–509Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Hervey Bay, taxi, train
- Take the train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane MEL - HVB
- Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi
- Take the train from Howard to Gladstonetrain
11h 3m$323–1,671Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gladstone Airport
- Take the train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane AVV - GLT
14h 7m$266–933Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Rockhampton, bus
- Take the train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane MEL - ROK
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus
12h 48m$317–637Train, bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Gladstone Airport
- Take the train from Sale Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane CBR - GLT
16h 1m$338–959Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
- Take the train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
- Take the train from Nambour to Gladstonetrain
14h 20m$240–2,043Train, bus
- Take the train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Miriam Valebus
- Take the train from Miriam Vale to Gladstonetrain
47h 46m$351–783
Sale to Gladstone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sale to Gladstone is to train and fly which costs $240 - $2,100 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Sale to Gladstone is to train and fly which takes 11h 1m and costs $370 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Gladstone. However, there are services departing from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St and arriving at Gladstone via Bairnsdale, Canberra, Central Station and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Sale station to Gladstone. However, there are services departing from Sale Station and arriving at Gladstone via Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 40m.
The distance between Sale and Gladstone is 1888 km. The road distance is 1989.5 km.
The best way to get from Sale to Gladstone without a car is to bus which takes 37h 21m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Sale to Gladstone, including transfers.
Sale to Gladstone bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St station.
Sale to Gladstone train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sale Station.
The best way to get from Sale to Gladstone is to bus which takes 37h 21m and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $2,600 and takes 37h 40m.
What companies run services between Sale, VIC, Australia and Gladstone, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St to Gladstone via Bairnsdale, Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave, Canberra, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 37h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sale Station to Gladstone via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 37h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone Airport via Canberra International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $390–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–650
Flights from Avalon Airport to Gladstone Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Avalon Airport to Gladstone Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,000
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,000
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gladstone Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Friday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gladstone Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,400
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gladstone Airport via Melbourne Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–950
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–550
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gladstone Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gladstone Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–360
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–360
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–440
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–440
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Sale Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–1,923
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $60–90
- AChoice
- $95–130
- Gold Class
- $1,535
- Heritage Class
- $1,923
Train from Howard to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–867
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $40–55
- Gold Class
- $692
- Heritage Class
- $867
Train from Nambour to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–1,534
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $50–80
- AChoice
- $75–100
- Gold Class
- $1,225
- Heritage Class
- $1,534
Train from Miriam Vale to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–249
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $19–40
- AChoice
- $12–16
- Gold Class
- $199
- Heritage Class
- $249
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St to Bairnsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
Bus from Rockhampton to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Miriam Vale
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Geelong Taxi Network
- Phone
- 131008
- Website
- geelongtaxis.com.au
Torquay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5277 9000
- Website
- 131008.com
Hervey Bay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 5561 2670
- Website
- 131008.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sale to Gladstone bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bairnsdale station.
Sale to Gladstone train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Gladstone is 1990 km. It takes approximately 23h 20m to drive from Sale to Gladstone.
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