Townsville to Gladstone

Townsville to Gladstone

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Townsville to Gladstone Schedule

Townsville to Gladstone Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy 05:45 - 11:05AUD 433.61
Qantas Airways Economy 06:00 - 16:25AUD 516.54
Qantas Airways Economy 09:15 - 16:30AUD 428.38
Qantas Airways Economy 12:40 - 20:10AUD 428.06
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 15:54 - 03:05AUD 147
Greyhound Australia Premium 17:00 - 01:40AUD 414
Jetstar Airways Economy 19:10 - 07:35AUD 366.76
Jetstar Airways Economy 21:20 - 11:05AUD 404.26

Transportation from Townsville to Gladstone

Facts about the transport from Townsville to Gladstone

Cheapest Transport$96
Fastest Transport10h
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure9:20 PM
Departures per day6
Distance950 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Townsville to Gladstone

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 148.79 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 95.93.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Gladstone?

It can take you anywhere between 10 and 21 hours to travel between Townsville and Gladstone depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Townsville and Gladstone. Flight will bring you to your destination in 10h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 20h 30m to reach Gladstone.

How much does it cost to get from Townsville to Gladstone?

Travelling between Townsville and Gladstone can be as cheap as USD 95.93 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 148.79 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus 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 Townsville and Gladstone ?

  • 5 from Townsville to Gladstone starting from 07:00 Townsville until 13:00 Townsville
  • 1 from Townsville to Gladstone starting from 15:54 Townsville until 15:54 Townsville

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Townsville to Gladstone 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 Townsville and Gladstone

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 Townsville to Gladstone?

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

  • 67% opted for a bus
  • 33% took a train