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How to get fromAdelaide to Cardiffby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide to Cardiff by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane ADL - NTL
    4h 38m
    $234–570

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ADL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train
    6h 7m
    $135–381

  3. Train via Melbourne

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train Ccn
    25h 59m
    $301–667

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Charlestownbus bus
    26h 41m
    $142–346

  5. Drive  1,472.8 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Cardiffcar car 1,472.8 km
    16h 18m
    $313–451

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain train Adl-Syd 2026
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train Ccn
    2d 15h
    $408–7,103

Adelaide to Cardiff by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration25h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,291.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Cardiff, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Adelaide Station to Cardiff Station via Southern Cross and Central Station in around 25h 59m.

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