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

The cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Adelaide is to train and fly which costs $130 - $450 and takes 7h 4m.

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 47m and costs $180 - $440.

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, Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, Canberra and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 4m.

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 train via Sydney which takes 43h 41m and costs $460 - $4,900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

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 train via Sydney which takes 43h 41m and costs $460 - $4,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $480 and takes 44h 4m.

Where does the Birkdale to Adelaide bus arrive?

Birkdale to Adelaide bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

What is the time difference between Birkdale and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Birkdale. It is currently 4:21 PM in Birkdale and 3:51 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 1594+ hotels available in Adelaide.

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane BNE - ADL
5h 47m
$182–440
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
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 4m
$138–448
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
$460–4,850
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
3. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
44h 4m
$184–476
Drive 1,933.3 km
1. Drive from Birkdale to Adelaidecar 1,933.3 km
21h 30m
$348–502
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MCY - ADL
8h 51m
$228–388
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
3d 23h
$3,202–18,002

Birkdale to Adelaide by train

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Distance: 1,669.9 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birkdale Rd near Napier St to 85 Franklin St via Capalaba bus station, stop E, Ann Street Stop 10 at King George Square, Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 44h 4m.

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