What is the cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Adelaide is to bus which costs $140 - $360 and takes 41h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkdale to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Birkdale to Adelaide is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $210 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Birkdale and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Birkdale station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Birkdale station, platform 1 and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 41m.

How far is it from Birkdale to Adelaide?

The distance between Birkdale and Adelaide is 1670 km. The road distance is 1933.3 km.

How do I travel from Birkdale to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Birkdale to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 41h 29m and costs $140 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Birkdale to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Birkdale to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Adelaide bus from?

Birkdale to Adelaide bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Roma Street Station, Stand F.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Adelaide train from?

Birkdale to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train or bus from Birkdale to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Birkdale to Adelaide is to bus which takes 41h 29m and costs $140 - $360. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $470 - $4,900 and takes 43h 41m.

Where does the Birkdale to Adelaide bus arrive?

Birkdale to Adelaide bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Birkdale and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min ahead of Birkdale. It is currently 4:07 PM in Birkdale and 4:37 PM in Adelaide.

Where does the Birkdale to Adelaide train arrive?

Birkdale to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Birkdale to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkdale to Adelaide is 1933 km. It takes approximately 21h 30m to drive from Birkdale to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1647+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Birkdale to Adelaide - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Birkdale and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkdale to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Birkdale Rd near Napier St and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Capalaba bus station, stop E, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform F, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 29m.

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

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane BNE - ADL
5h 55m
$215–632
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
41h 29m
$141–358
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
43h 41m
$476–4,851
Drive 1,933.3 km
1. Drive from Birkdale to Adelaidecar 1,933.3 km
21h 30m
$355–512
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane OOL - ADL
7h 20m
$178–684
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
3d 23h
$3,202–18,002

Birkdale to Adelaide by bus

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Distance: 1,669.9 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Birkdale Rd near Napier St to 85 Franklin St via Capalaba bus station, stop E, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform F, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 41h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 43h 41m.

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