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How to get fromBrisbane to Adelaide Hillsby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Adelaide Hills by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane BNE - ADL
    5h 20m
    $209–636

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane OOL - ADL
    6h 50m
    $172–662

  3. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Syd-Adl 2026
    42h 49m
    $480–4,848

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    43h 6m
    $230–613

  5. Drive  1,921.3 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Adelaide Hillscar car 1,921.3 km
    21h 19m
    $351–506

  6. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MCY - ADL
    8h 10m
    $252–502

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    3d 22h
    $3,295–17,495

Brisbane to Adelaide Hills by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration42h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$480Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,647.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Street Station to Stop 18 Magill Rd - North side via Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, and Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side in around 42h 49m.

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