How far is Gladstone from Airlie Beach?

The distance separating Gladstone and Airlie Beach is 297 miles (479 km).

Bus Gladstone to Airlie Beach from $98 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gladstone to Airlie Beach on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:01am	Gladstone	8h 9m	8:10am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Gladstone to Airlie Beach on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:01am	Gladstone	8h 9m	8:10am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:25am	Gladstone	8h 25m	9:50am	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	12:01am	Gladstone	9h 49m	9:50am	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Gladstone to Airlie Beach on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:01am	Gladstone	8h 9m	8:10am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:01am	Gladstone	20h 29m	8:30pm	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Gladstone to Airlie Beach on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:01am	Gladstone	8h 9m	8:10am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:01am	Gladstone	8h 9m	8:10am	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Gladstone to Airlie Beach on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:01am	Gladstone	8h 9m	8:10am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:01am	Gladstone	20h 29m	8:30pm	Airlie Beach	No tags

Next departures for Gladstone to Airlie Beach on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:01am	Gladstone	8h 9m	8:10am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:01am	Gladstone	20h 29m	8:30pm	Airlie Beach	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:15 PM AEST.

Get from Gladstone to Airlie Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

8h 25mAverage Duration

295 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,367 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2367 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 $69

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gladstone to Airlie Beach by bus

How far is Gladstone from Airlie Beach?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/24

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11/25

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Today

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11/27

$130

11/28

$130

11/29

$130

11/30

$101

12/01

$130

The cheapest trip from Gladstone to Airlie Beach was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $101

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

You can expect to pay from $101 to $251 for a bus ticket from Gladstone to Airlie Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $101 which is on 2025-11-30.