What is the cheapest way to get from City of Brisbane to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from City of Brisbane to Adelaide is to train and fly which costs $130 - $440 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from City of Brisbane to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from City of Brisbane to Adelaide is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs $180 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between City of Brisbane and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from City of Brisbane to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Wynnum Rd at Tingalpa West near Stanton Rd and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Brisbane, Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 57m.

Is there a direct train between City of Brisbane and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from City of Brisbane station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Murarrie station, platform 2 and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 49m.

How far is it from City of Brisbane to Adelaide?

The distance between City of Brisbane and Adelaide is 1656 km. The road distance is 1926.7 km.

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

The best way to get from City of Brisbane to Adelaide without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 43h 49m and costs $460 - $4,900.

How long does it take to get from City of Brisbane to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 6h to get from City of Brisbane to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the City of Brisbane to Adelaide bus from?

City of Brisbane to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the City of Brisbane to Adelaide train from?

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

Train or bus from City of Brisbane to Adelaide?

The best way to get from City of Brisbane to Adelaide is to train via Sydney which takes 43h 49m and costs $460 - $4,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 43h 57m.

Where does the City of Brisbane to Adelaide bus arrive?

City of Brisbane to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the City of Brisbane to Adelaide train arrive?

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

Can I drive from City of Brisbane to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between City of Brisbane to Adelaide is 1927 km. It takes approximately 21h 23m to drive from City of Brisbane to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1619+ hotels available in Adelaide.

City of Brisbane to Adelaide - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from City of Brisbane to Adelaide by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Murarrie station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane BNE - ADL
6h
$183–461
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 20m
$138–438
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 49m
$461–4,851
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
43h 57m
$249–591
Drive 1,926.7 km
1. Drive from City of Brisbane to Adelaidecar 1,926.7 km
21h 23m
$342–493
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
3d 23h
$3,201–18,001

City of Brisbane to Adelaide by foot and bus

7Weekly Services

43h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,656.5 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a vehicle from City of Brisbane to Adelaide Parklands via Murarrie station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 43h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from City of Brisbane to 85 Franklin St via Wynnum Rd at Tingalpa West near Stanton Rd, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 43h 57m.

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