There are 7 ways to get from Nambucca Heads to Adelaide by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, 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.
Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centrebus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane CFS - ADL
7h 44m$334–818Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
31h 50m$149–438Train
- Take the train from Macksville Station to Central Stationtrain 34
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
36h 32m$443–4,804Drive 1,759.1 km
- Drive from Nambucca Heads to Adelaidecar 1,759.1 km
20h 1m$323–466Bus to Port Macquarie, fly
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads to Port Macquariebus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane PQQ - ADL
8h 36m$457–663Bus to Armidale, fly
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Airportbus
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane ARM - ADL
10h 49m$549–705Train via Seaview St At Nelson St
- Take the train from Macksville Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
36h 34m$428–4,804
Nambucca Heads to Adelaide by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Adelaide is to bus which costs $140 - $440 and takes 31h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Adelaide is to bus and fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $330 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Nambucca Heads to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Nambucca Heads and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Nambucca Heads station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Macksville Station and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 32m.
The distance between Nambucca Heads and Adelaide is 1518 km. The road distance is 1759.1 km.
The best way to get from Nambucca Heads to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 31h 50m and costs $140 - $440.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Nambucca Heads to Adelaide, including transfers.
Nambucca Heads to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Nambucca Heads station.
Nambucca Heads to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Macksville Station.
The best way to get from Nambucca Heads to Adelaide is to bus which takes 31h 50m and costs $140 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $4,800 and takes 36h 32m.
What companies run services between Nambucca Heads, NSW, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
You can take a bus from Nambucca Heads to 85 Franklin St via Central Station, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 31h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nambucca Plaza to Adelaide Parklands via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St, Macksville Station, and Central Station in around 36h 32m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–700
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–700
Flights from Port Macquarie to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $420–650
Flights from Port Macquarie to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–650
Flights from Port Macquarie to Adelaide Airport via Sydney, Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $420–650
Flights from Armidale to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Macksville Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–70
- First
- $80–90
- Sleeper
- $170–200
Train from Macksville Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–70
- First
- $80–90
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centre
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Booking & Getting There
Nambucca Heads to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Nambucca Heads. It is currently 3:15 PM in Nambucca Heads and 2:45 PM in Adelaide.
Nambucca Heads to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nambucca Heads to Adelaide is 1759 km. It takes approximately 20h 1m to drive from Nambucca Heads to Adelaide.
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