What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Port Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Port Adelaide is to train and fly which costs $140 - $460 and takes 7h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Port Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Port Adelaide is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $180 - $460.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Port Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Port Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Port Dock station via Central Station and Adelaide station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 56m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Port Adelaide?

The distance between Brisbane and Port Adelaide is 1652 km. The road distance is 1917.4 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Port Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Port Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 36h 18m and costs $270 - $390.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Port Adelaide?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Brisbane to Port Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Port Adelaide bus from?

Brisbane to Port Adelaide bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Brisbane City station.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Port Adelaide train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Brisbane to Port Adelaide?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Port Adelaide is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $180 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $390 and takes 36h 18m, you could also train, which costs $470 - $4,900 and takes 42h 56m.

Where does the Brisbane to Port Adelaide bus arrive?

Brisbane to Port Adelaide bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Lightning Ridge station.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Port Adelaide?

Port Adelaide is 30 min behind Brisbane. It is currently 4:48 AM in Brisbane and 4:18 AM in Port Adelaide.

Where does the Brisbane to Port Adelaide train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brisbane to Port Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Port Adelaide is 1917 km. It takes approximately 21h 6m to drive from Brisbane to Port Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Port Adelaide?

There are 1485+ hotels available in Port Adelaide.

Brisbane to Port Adelaide - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Port Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Port Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Brisbane City and arriving at Zone B Port Dock Interchange via Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Blende St After Bromide St and Stop X1 Currie St - South side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 18m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Brisbane to Port Adelaide by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane BNE - ADL
5h 32m
$188–454
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane OOL - ADL
7h 12m
$142–452
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane City 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 18m
$270–388
Train
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
42h 56m
$470–4,859
Drive 1,917.4 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Port Adelaidecar 1,917.4 km
21h 6m
$345–498
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MCY - ADL
8h 22m
$232–352
Train via Grafton
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Central Stationtrain 36
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
44h 1m
$477–4,880
Train #2
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
3d 22h
$3,295–17,495

Brisbane to Port Adelaide by bus and foot

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36h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,652.3 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane City to Zone B Port Dock Interchange via Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Blende St After Bromide St, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tce, and Stop X1 Currie St - South side in around 36h 18m.

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