There are 4 ways to get from Gladstone to Nowra by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Fly, train
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Fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Sydney (SYD)
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Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Station
Cheapest
Train
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Take the train from Gladstone to Brisbane Roma Street
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Take the train from Brisbane to Central Station
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Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Station
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Gladstone to Brisbane
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Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney
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Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Station
Drive
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Drive from Gladstone to Nowra
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gladstone to Nowra is to train which costs $170 - $330 and takes 25h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Gladstone to Nowra is to fly and train. Taking this option will cost $290 - $1,600 and takes 7h 27m.
The distance between Gladstone and Nowra is 1228 km. The road distance is 1570.2 km.
The best way to get from Gladstone to Nowra without a car is to train which takes 25h 29m and costs $170 - $330.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Gladstone to Nowra, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Gladstone Airport to Sydney Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 35m and has one stopover.
Nowra is 1h ahead of Gladstone. It is currently 4:16 AM in Gladstone and 5:16 AM in Nowra.
Yes, the driving distance between Gladstone to Nowra is 1570 km. It takes approximately 18h 18m to drive from Gladstone to Nowra.
Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Gladstone Airport to Sydney Airport.
There are 138+ hotels available in Nowra. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
- Distance: 1227.6 km
- Duration: 7h 27m
What companies run services between Gladstone, QLD, Australia and Nowra, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Gladstone to Nowra via Brisbane, Central Station, Kiama Station, Bomaderry Station, and Bomaderry Station in around 25h 29m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gladstone to Sydney via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360 - $3,000
Flights from Gladstone to Sydney via Brisbane, Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360 - $3,000
Flights from Gladstone to Sydney via Brisbane, Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $360 - $3,000
Flights from Gladstone to Sydney via Brisbane, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360 - $3,000
Flights from Gladstone to Sydney via Brisbane, Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360 - $3,000
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Gladstone to Sydney via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $410 - $3,300
Flights from Gladstone to Sydney via Brisbane, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $410 - $3,300
Flights from Gladstone to Sydney via Brisbane, Hamilton Island
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $410 - $3,300
Transport for NSW manages public transport for Australia’s New South Wales region, including metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail and coach. Hubs include Sydney, Byron Bay, Newcastle and Wollongong. Use an Opal card for cheapest fares in greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. Tickets for regional train and bus services need to be booked before travel (Opal cards are not accepted).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7 - $10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Opal card
- $7 - $10
- Opal single trip ticket
- $9 - $12
Train from Central Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7 - $10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Opal card
- $7 - $10
- Opal single trip ticket
- $9 - $12
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Gladstone to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95 - $140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $95 - $140
- First Class
- $130 - $200
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 Gladstone to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90 - $170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $90 - $140
- 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 Brisbane to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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The best way to get from Gladstone to Gladstone Airport is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $18 - $22.