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

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide is to bus which costs $200 - $320 and takes 42h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $220 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Coast and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Liverpool and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine Coast and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast station to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Adelaide Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 45m.

How far is it from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide?

The distance between Sunshine Coast and Adelaide is 1685 km. The road distance is 1987.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 41h 45m and costs $270 - $1,300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide, including transfers.

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

Sunshine Coast to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Maroochydore station.

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

Sunshine Coast to Adelaide train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $220 - $350. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $270 - $1,300 and takes 41h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $320 and takes 42h.

Where does the Sunshine Coast to Adelaide bus arrive?

Sunshine Coast to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Sunshine Coast and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Sunshine Coast. It is currently 7:33 AM in Sunshine Coast and 7:03 AM in Adelaide.

Where does the Sunshine Coast to Adelaide train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast to Adelaide is 1988 km. It takes approximately 22h 13m to drive from Sunshine Coast to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1603+ hotels available in Adelaide.

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

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Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MCY - ADL
4h 43m
$226–346
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane BNE - ADL
7h 30m
$184–440
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Nambour 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
41h 45m
$276–1,270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
42h
$204–312
Drive 1,987.5 km
1. Drive from Sunshine Coast to Adelaidecar 1,987.5 km
22h 13m
$356–515
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
44h 35m
$487–4,891
Train
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
4d 1h
$3,202–18,002

Sunshine Coast to Adelaide by bus and train

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Distance: 1,685 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maroochydore Rd at Maroochydore High to Adelaide Station via Nambour station, Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 41h 45m.

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