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- Take the train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane BNE - ADL
5h 42m$205–521Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane OOL - ADL
7h 22m$158–558Train via Sydney
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
43h 41m$476–4,850Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
44h 57m$204–462Drive 1,933.3 km
- Drive from Birkdale to Adelaidecar 1,933.3 km
21h 30m$352–508Train
- Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
3d 23h$3,200–18,000
Birkdale to Adelaide by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Adelaide is to bus which costs $200 - $470 and takes 44h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Birkdale to Adelaide is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $200 - $550.
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 park 'n' ride, platform 1, Brisbane, Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 57m.
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.
The distance between Birkdale and Adelaide is 1670 km. The road distance is 1933.3 km.
The best way to get from Birkdale to Adelaide without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 43h 41m and costs $470 - $4,900.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Birkdale to Adelaide, including transfers.
Birkdale to Adelaide bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Birkdale to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.
The best way to get from Birkdale to Adelaide is to train via Sydney which takes 43h 41m and costs $470 - $4,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $470 and takes 44h 57m.
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 arrival stop 2, Capalaba park 'n' ride, platform 1, Ann Street Stop 10 at King George Square, Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 44h 57m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–500
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–500
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–500
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–650
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–650
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–650
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Birkdale to Adelaide bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Birkdale. It is currently 8:35 AM in Birkdale and 8:05 AM in Adelaide.
Birkdale to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birkdale to Adelaide is 1933 km. It takes approximately 21h 30m to drive from Birkdale to Adelaide.
There are 1643+ hotels available in Adelaide.





