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

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

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane SYD - GLT
    5h 14m
    $313–703

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Gladstonetrain train Tilt Train / ...
    21h 39m
    $130–2,249

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstonebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    24h 2m
    $234–470

  4. Drive 1,417.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Gladstonecar car 1,417.6 km
    15h 56m
    $254–367

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane NTL - GLT
    8h 8m
    $308–801

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Miriam Valebus bus
    3. Take the train from Miriam Vale to Gladstonetrain train
    32h 10m
    $214–554

Sydney to Gladstone by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration21h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,137 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Gladstone, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Gladstone via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 21h 39m.

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