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  • Departure time: 21 August at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: 22 August at
    Destination city: Gladstone
    Destination location: Gladstone
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 August at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: 22 August at
    Destination city: Gladstone
    Destination location: Gladstone
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 18 August at
    Departure city: Cairns
    Departure location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Arrival time: 19 August at
    Destination city: Gladstone
    Destination location: Gladstone
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Cairns to Gladstone: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$224
Average bus trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure07:00
Distance594 miles
Latest bus departure15:00

Cairns to Gladstone Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cairns - Gladstone

  1. What's the distance between Cairns and Gladstone by coach?

    The journey from Cairns to Gladstone by coach covers an approximate distance of 597 miles (962 km).

  2. How can I travel from Cairns to Gladstone avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Cairns to Gladstone without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cairns and Gladstone!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cairns to Gladstone.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cairns to Gladstone will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cairns to Gladstone while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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