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 $160 - $700 and takes 7h 19m.

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 42m and costs $200 - $650.

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 Brisbane Domestic Airport and arriving at Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tce via Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 and Blende St After Bromide St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 25m.

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 36h 25m and costs $330 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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 Murrays Coaches, depart from Brisbane Domestic Airport 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 bus which takes 36h 25m and costs $330 - $480. 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 Murrays Coaches, arrive at Lightning Ridge station.

What is the time difference between Birkdale and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min ahead of Birkdale. It is currently 8:28 AM in Birkdale and 8:58 AM 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 1645+ hotels available in Adelaide.

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane BNE - ADL
5h 42m
$205–631
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 19m
$168–658
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Domestic Airport to Lightning Ridgebus
2. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus 516 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 589
4. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tcebus 583
36h 25m
$332–476
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
$476–4,850
Drive 1,933.3 km
1. Drive from Birkdale to Adelaidecar 1,933.3 km
21h 30m
$354–510
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 42m

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

You can take a vehicle from Birkdale to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tce via Brisbane Domestic Airport, Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, and Blende St After Bromide St in around 36h 25m. 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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