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

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There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Southport by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane ADL - OOL
    4h 53m
    $137–447

  2. 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 Southportbus bus
    38h 38m
    $219–590

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    2d 9h
    $2,192–12,992

  4. Drive 1,947.5 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Southportcar car 1,947.5 km
    21h 55m
    $349–504

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane ADL - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    6h
    $186–454

Adelaide to Southport by train and tram

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,639.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Southport, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Southport via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 38h 38m.

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