There are 5 ways to get from Emu Plains to Adelaide by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane SYD - ADL
4h 50m$152–369Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus Melbourne
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
24h 21m$87–155Train
- Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
28h 21m$396–4,610Drive 1,325 km
- Drive from Emu Plains to Adelaidecar 1,325 km
15h 10m$242–350Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Emu Plains to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane OAG - ADL
7h 19m$512–858
Emu Plains to Adelaide by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emu Plains to Adelaide is to bus which costs $85 - $160 and takes 24h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Emu Plains to Adelaide is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $150 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Emu Plains station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station, Stand D and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B, Liverpool and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Emu Plains station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Emu Plains Station and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 21m.
The distance between Emu Plains and Adelaide is 1236 km. The road distance is 1325 km.
The best way to get from Emu Plains to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 24h 21m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Emu Plains to Adelaide, including transfers.
Emu Plains to Adelaide bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Liverpool station.
Emu Plains to Adelaide train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Emu Plains Station.
The best way to get from Emu Plains to Adelaide is to bus which takes 24h 21m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $4,700 and takes 28h 21m.
What companies run services between Emu Plains, NSW, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
You can take a train from Emu Plains Station to 85 Franklin St via Penrith Station, Penrith Station, Stand D, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B, Liverpool Station, Stand A, Liverpool, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 24h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emu Plains Station to Adelaide Parklands via Central Station in around 28h 21m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Orange Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–410
Flights from Orange Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–800
Flights from Orange Airport to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–900
Flights from Orange Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–800
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–310
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Emu Plains Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Emu Plains Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Emu Plains Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $6–11
Train from Emu Plains Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $6–11
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–4,600
- Book at
- Journey Beyond
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,200–2,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,100–2,000
- PLATINUM
- $3,000–4,600
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,500–2,600
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Liverpool to Albury station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Emu Plains to Adelaide bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Albury station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Emu Plains. It is currently 11:57 AM in Emu Plains and 11:27 AM in Adelaide.
Emu Plains to Adelaide train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emu Plains to Adelaide is 1325 km. It takes approximately 15h 10m to drive from Emu Plains to Adelaide.
There are 1645+ hotels available in Adelaide.










