What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide is to fly which costs $130 - $450 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $130 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Sydney Central Station, Canberra and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Adelaide Station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 33m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Adelaide?

The distance between Gold Coast and Adelaide is 1634 km. The road distance is 1951.1 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 39h 58m and costs $190 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Adelaide bus from?

Gold Coast to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Adelaide train from?

Gold Coast to Adelaide train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Gold Coast to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $600 and takes 39h 58m, you could also train via Melbourne, which costs $270 - $900 and takes 40h 33m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Adelaide bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Gold Coast. It is currently 7:23 AM in Gold Coast and 6:53 AM in Adelaide.

Where does the Gold Coast to Adelaide train arrive?

Gold Coast to Adelaide train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Adelaide is 1951 km. It takes approximately 21h 59m to drive from Gold Coast to Adelaide.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gold Coast to Adelaide?

Book your Gold Coast to Adelaide bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1599+ hotels available in Adelaide.

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

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Fly from Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane OOL - ADL
5h 1m
$136–446
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
3. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
39h 58m
$193–560
Train via Melbourne
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
40h 33m
$276–882
Drive 1,951.1 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Adelaidecar 1,951.1 km
21h 59m
$351–506
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane BNE - ADL
6h 38m
$186–444
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
44h 38m
$462–4,852
Train #2
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
4d
$3,202–18,002

Gold Coast to Adelaide by tram and train

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Distance: 1,633.9 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to 85 Franklin St via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 39h 58m.

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