How far is Cairns from Gladstone?

The distance between the two cities is 597 miles (962 km).

Bus Cairns to Gladstone from $199 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cairns to Gladstone on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	18h 40m	1:40am	Gladstone	No tags
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 8h	7:35pm	Gladstone	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 4h	7:35pm	Gladstone	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	18h 40m	1:40am	Gladstone	No tags
Bus	11:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 8h	7:35pm	Gladstone	No tags

Get from Cairns to Gladstone

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $215, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

595 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,348 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2348 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $215

AU bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cairns to Gladstone by bus

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$208

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The cheapest trip from Cairns to Gladstone was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $199

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Gladstone, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $199 to $293 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Gladstone based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $199 which is on 2025-11-17.