What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to South Australia?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to South Australia is to bus which costs $170 - $270 and takes 39h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to South Australia?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to South Australia is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $180 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and South Australia?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane station to South Australia. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station, Stand F and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Liverpool and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and South Australia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brisbane and arriving at Adelaide. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 3 days 22h.

How far is it from Brisbane to South Australia?

The distance between Brisbane and South Australia is 1640 km. The road distance is 1919 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to South Australia without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to South Australia without a car is to bus which takes 39h 15m and costs $170 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to South Australia?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Brisbane to South Australia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to South Australia bus from?

Brisbane to South Australia bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Roma Street Station, Stand F.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to South Australia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Brisbane to South Australia?

The best way to get from Brisbane to South Australia is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $180 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 39h 15m, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $460 - $4,900 and takes 41h 50m.

Where does the Brisbane to South Australia bus arrive?

Brisbane to South Australia bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and South Australia?

South Australia is 30 min behind Brisbane. It is currently 9:22 AM in Brisbane and 8:52 AM in South Australia.

Where does the Brisbane to South Australia train arrive?

Brisbane to South Australia train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Brisbane to South Australia?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to South Australia is 1919 km. It takes approximately 21h 14m to drive from Brisbane to South Australia.

How do I get a train ticket from Brisbane to South Australia?

Book your Brisbane to South Australia train tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near South Australia?

There are 1603+ hotels available in South Australia.

Brisbane to South Australia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane BNE - ADL
4h 46m
$183–449
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
39h 15m
$179–270
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
41h 50m
$460–4,849
Drive 1,919 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Adelaidecar 1,919 km
21h 14m
$344–497
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Adelaide Airport
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane OOL - ADL
5h 40m
$186–502
Fly Brisbane Airport to Whyalla Airport
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane BNE - WYA
6h 14m
$290–889
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
3d 22h
$3,290–18,000

Brisbane to South Australia by bus

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Distance: 1,639.7 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and South Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to 85 Franklin St via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Liverpool Station, Stand A, Liverpool, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 39h 15m.

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