There are 4 ways to get from Gladstone to Surfers Paradise by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly, train • 3h 28m
Cheapest option
Train • 8h 14m
2 alternative options
Bus • 12h 50m
Drive • 7h 34m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gladstone to Surfers Paradise is to train which costs $70 - $150 and takes 8h 14m.
The quickest way to get from Gladstone to Surfers Paradise is to fly and train which costs $220 - $450 and takes 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct bus from Gladstone to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Gladstone to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Cavill Avenue station via Roma Street station, platform 4 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Gladstone and Surfers Paradise is 510 km. The road distance is 592.2 km.
The best way to get from Gladstone to Surfers Paradise without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Gladstone to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.
Gladstone to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Gladstone station.
Gladstone to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gladstone station.
The best way to get from Gladstone to Surfers Paradise is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 12h 50m.
- Distance: 510.4 km
- Duration: 3h 28m
What companies run services between Gladstone, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Gladstone to Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gladstone to Surfers Paradise via Brisbane in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gladstone to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Gladstone to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $800
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from International Airport station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28 - $31
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street station, platform 4 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7 - $10
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- 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
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 Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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The quickest flight from Gladstone Airport to Brisbane Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Gladstone to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
Gladstone to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Gladstone to Surfers Paradise is 592 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Gladstone to Surfers Paradise.
Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Gladstone Airport to Brisbane Airport.
There are 576+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Gladstone to Gladstone Airport is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $18 - $22.