What is the cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Adelaide is to bus which costs $85 - $150 and takes 25h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hornsby to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Hornsby to Adelaide is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $150 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Hornsby and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Hornsby station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station, Stand B and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Town Hall, Park St, Stand H, Liverpool and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Hornsby and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Hornsby station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 2m.

How far is it from Hornsby to Adelaide?

The distance between Hornsby and Adelaide is 1212 km. The road distance is 1354.9 km.

How do I travel from Hornsby to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Hornsby to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 25h 30m and costs $85 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Hornsby to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Hornsby to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hornsby to Adelaide bus from?

Hornsby to Adelaide bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Hornsby Station, Stand B.

Where do I catch the Hornsby to Adelaide train from?

Hornsby to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Hornsby to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Hornsby to Adelaide is to bus which takes 25h 30m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $4,700 and takes 28h 2m.

Where does the Hornsby to Adelaide bus arrive?

Hornsby to Adelaide bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K station.

What is the time difference between Hornsby and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Hornsby. It is currently 7:52 AM in Hornsby and 7:22 AM in Adelaide.

Where does the Hornsby to Adelaide train arrive?

Hornsby to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.

Can I drive from Hornsby to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Hornsby to Adelaide is 1355 km. It takes approximately 15h to drive from Hornsby to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1638+ hotels available in Adelaide.

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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane SYD - ADL
4h 33m
$151–347
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus N80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
25h 30m
$86–150
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
28h 2m
$395–4,608
Drive 1,354.9 km
1. Drive from Hornsby to Adelaidecar 1,354.9 km
15h
$248–357
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane NTL - ADL
6h 39m
$227–493

Hornsby to Adelaide by bus

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Distance: 1,212.4 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Hornsby, NSW, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to 85 Franklin St via Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, Town Hall, Park St, Stand H, Liverpool Station, Stand G, Liverpool, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 25h 30m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific operates a train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklands once a week. Tickets cost $400–4,600 and the journey takes 26h 25m.

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