There are 6 ways to get from Dubbo to Gladstone by plane, bus, train or car
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Cheapest
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Dubbo to Maitland Station, Station St
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Take the train from Maitland Station to Brisbane
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Take the train from Brisbane Roma Street to Gladstone
Train
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Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Station
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Take the train from Strathfield Station to Brisbane
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Take the train from Brisbane Roma Street to Gladstone
Bus
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Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Lightning Ridge Coach Stop, Morilla St
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Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to St George
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Take the bus from St George to Brisbane City
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Take the bus from Brisbane to Gladstone
Bus, train via Miriam Vale
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Take the bus from Dubbo to Newcastle
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Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbane
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Take the bus from Brisbane to Miriam Vale
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Take the train from Miriam Vale to Gladstone
Drive
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Drive from Dubbo to Gladstone
Dubbo to Gladstone by bus and train
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, travel within Australia is currently allowed.
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- Face masks are recommended
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Gladstone is 1800 020 080.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Gladstone is subject to regional advice.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dubbo to Gladstone is to bus and train via Miriam Vale which costs $200 - $280 and takes 35h 22m.
The quickest way to get from Dubbo to Gladstone is to fly which costs $440 - $1,500 and takes 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct bus from Dubbo station to Gladstone. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 and arriving at Gladstone via Lightning Ridge, St George and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Dubbo station to Gladstone. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Station and arriving at Gladstone via Strathfield Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.
The distance between Dubbo and Gladstone is 969 km. The road distance is 1158.6 km.
The best way to get from Dubbo to Gladstone without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 43m and costs $190 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Dubbo to Gladstone, including transfers.
Dubbo to Gladstone bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3.
Dubbo to Gladstone train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Dubbo Station.
The best way to get from Dubbo to Gladstone is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $440 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $360 and takes 28h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $420 and takes 28h 40m.
- Distance: 968.9 km
- Duration: 4h 28m
What companies run services between Dubbo, NSW, Australia and Gladstone, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Link Airways and two other airlines fly from Dubbo to Gladstone every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dubbo to Gladstone via Strathfield Station and Brisbane Roma Street in around 28h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Dubbo to Gladstone via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,400
Flights from Dubbo to Gladstone via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $800 - $1,400
Flights from Dubbo to Gladstone via Orange, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $900 - $1,600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Maitland Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75 - $120
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $75 - $120
- First Class
- $110 - $160
Train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $75
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45 - $75
- First Class
- $65 - $100
Train from Strathfield Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90 - $140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $90 - $140
- First Class
- $130 - $190
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Brisbane Roma Street to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $140
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- Economy-B-Quick fare
- $60 - $85
- Economy-A-Choice Fare
- $80 - $120
- BQuick
- $101
- AChoice
- $135
Train from Miriam Vale to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $23
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- Economy-B-Quick fare
- $16 - $23
- Economy-A-Choice Fare
- $13 - $19
- Phone
- +61 2 4928 1088
- info@sidfoggs.com.au
- Website
- sidfoggs.com.au
Bus from Dubbo to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $61
- Schedules at
- sidfoggs.com.au
Bus from Dubbo to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $61
- Schedules at
- sidfoggs.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Lightning Ridge Coach Stop, Morilla St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Lightning Ridge to St George
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $55
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from St George to Brisbane City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95 - $140
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $85 - $130
- Advantage
- $100 - $160
- Premium
- $110 - $170
- Phone
- +61 2 4423 5233 (call 13 34 10 within Australia)
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Newcastle to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75 - $110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Miriam Vale
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $85
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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There is no direct flight from Dubbo Airport to Gladstone Airport. The quickest flight takes 6h 30m and has one stopover.
Dubbo to Gladstone bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Gladstone station.
Gladstone is 1h behind Dubbo. It is currently 2:57 AM in Dubbo and 1:57 AM in Gladstone.
Dubbo to Gladstone train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Gladstone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dubbo to Gladstone is 1159 km. It takes approximately 13h 43m to drive from Dubbo to Gladstone.
Regional Express, Link Airways and Qantas offer flights from Dubbo Airport to Gladstone Airport.
There are 36+ hotels available in Gladstone. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Dubbo to Dubbo Airport is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $19 - $24.