There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Adelaide by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Townsville Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Ayr to Townsvillebus
- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane TSV - ADL
8h 55m$322–1,253Train via Sydney
- Take the train from Ayr to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
2d 12h$608–9,455Bus
- Take the bus from Ayr to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
2d 17h$416–877Drive 2,525.9 km
- Drive from Ayr to Adelaidecar 2,525.9 km
29h 6m$459–663Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ayr to Proserpinetrain
- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane PPP - ADL
9h 57m$364–1,999Train
- Take the train from Ayr to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
4d 17h$3,334–22,606Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr to Bowenbus
- Take the bus from Bowen to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
- Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
4d 21h$3,414–18,321
Ayr to Adelaide by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Adelaide is to bus and fly which costs $320 - $1,300 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Adelaide is to bus and fly which takes 8h 55m and costs $320 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Brisbane, Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Ayr and Adelaide is 2027 km. The road distance is 2525.9 km.
The best way to get from Ayr to Adelaide without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 12h and costs $600 - $9,500.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Ayr to Adelaide, including transfers.
Ayr to Adelaide bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Adelaide is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 12h and costs $600 - $9,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $900 and takes 2 days 17h.
What companies run services between Ayr, QLD, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
You can take a train from Ayr to Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 2d 12h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr to 85 Franklin St via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 2d 17h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Adelaide Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–900
Flights from Townsville Airport to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,400
Flights from Townsville Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,500
Flights from Townsville Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,400
Flights from Townsville Airport to Adelaide Airport via Mackay, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,400
Flights from Townsville Airport to Adelaide Airport via Mount Isa, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Ayr to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–4,606
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $130–180
- AChoice
- $230–300
- Gold Class
- $3,677
- Heritage Class
- $4,606
Train from Ayr to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–634
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $29–50
- AChoice
- $30–40
- Gold Class
- $507
- Heritage Class
- $634
Train from Ayr to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–4,606
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $130–180
- AChoice
- $230–300
- Gold Class
- $3,677
- Heritage Class
- $4,606
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Ayr to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $180–350
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $90–130
- Flexible
- $110–190
Bus from Ayr to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
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Booking & Getting There
Ayr to Adelaide bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Adelaide is 30 min ahead of Ayr. It is currently 6:07 PM in Ayr and 6:37 PM in Adelaide.
Ayr to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Adelaide is 2526 km. It takes approximately 29h 6m to drive from Ayr to Adelaide.
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