What is the cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Adelaide is to bus which costs $350 - $600 and takes 2 days 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Adelaide is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $310 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Airlie Beach and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Airlie Beach to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Liverpool and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

Is there a direct train between Airlie Beach and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Airlie Beach to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Adelaide Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Airlie Beach to Adelaide?

The distance between Airlie Beach and Adelaide is 1931 km. The road distance is 2424.6 km.

How do I travel from Airlie Beach to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Adelaide without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 7h and costs $390 - $4,900.

How long does it take to get from Airlie Beach to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Airlie Beach to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Adelaide bus from?

Airlie Beach to Adelaide bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Airlie Beach station.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Adelaide train from?

Airlie Beach to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.

Train, bus or fly from Airlie Beach to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Adelaide is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $310 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $390 - $4,900 and takes 2 days 7h, you could also bus, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Adelaide bus arrive?

Airlie Beach to Adelaide bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Airlie Beach and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Airlie Beach. It is currently 7:20 PM in Airlie Beach and 6:50 PM in Adelaide.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Adelaide train arrive?

Airlie Beach to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Airlie Beach to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Adelaide is 2425 km. It takes approximately 28h 26m to drive from Airlie Beach to Adelaide.

How do I get a train ticket from Airlie Beach to Adelaide?

Book your Airlie Beach to Adelaide train tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1606+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Airlie Beach to Adelaide - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane PPP - ADL
7h 37m
$310–1,356
Bus to Mackay, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus
2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MKY - ADL
10h 36m
$254–712
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
2d 7h
$397–4,895
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
2d 11h
$359–566
Drive 2,424.6 km
1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Adelaidecar 2,424.6 km
28h 26m
$435–628
Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport
1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane HTI - ADL
8h 8m
$379–1,008
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly
1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MOV - ADL
9h 30m
$349–1,083
Train
1. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
4d 16h
$3,315–22,008
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
4d 18h
$3,353–18,212

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flights

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Distance: 1,931 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coral Sea Marina to Adelaide Station via Proserpine station, Proserpine, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2d 7h.

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