Gladstone to Mackay Queensland

Gladstone to Mackay Queensland

Gladstone
Mackay Queensland
Mon, Jun 17
One Way
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Gladstone to Mackay Queensland Schedule

Gladstone to Mackay Queensland Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Advantage 01:25 - 06:50AUD 114
Qantas Airways Economy 06:35 - 21:05AUD 456.36
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 08:05 - 20:40AUD 472.94
Qantas Airways Economy 11:40 - 18:30AUD 563.36
Qantas Airways Economy 15:05 - 20:50AUD 453.29
Qantas Airways Economy 16:55 - 11:45AUD 739.53
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 18:25 - 13:05AUD 609.59
Queensland Rail RailBed 20:23 - 02:45AUD 165
Greyhound Australia Advantage 22:50 - 13:15AUD 190

Transportation from Gladstone to Mackay Queensland

Facts about the transport from Gladstone to Mackay Queensland

Cheapest Transport$58
Fastest Transport5h 25m
Earliest Departure1:25 AM
Latest Departure10:50 PM
Departures per day9
Distance271 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Gladstone to Mackay Queensland

Travelling between Gladstone and Mackay Queensland is possible by Flight, bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 450.70 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 71.30.

How long does it take to get from Gladstone to Mackay Queensland?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 27 hours to travel between Gladstone and Mackay Queensland depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Gladstone and Mackay Queensland. Bus will bring you to your destination in 5h 25m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 5m to reach Mackay Queensland.

How much does it cost to get from Gladstone to Mackay Queensland?

Travelling between Gladstone and Mackay Queensland can be as cheap as USD 71.30 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 450.70 if you buy a Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Gladstone and Mackay Queensland ?

  • 6 from Gladstone to Mackay Queensland starting from 01:25 Gladstone until 22:50 Gladstone
  • 3 by flight from Gladstone to Mackay Queensland starting from 18:35 Gladstone Airport until 18:35 Gladstone Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Gladstone to Mackay Queensland.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Gladstone to Mackay Queensland overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Gladstone and Mackay Queensland

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Gladstone to Mackay Queensland?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 71% opted for a bus
  • 29% took a train