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How to get fromSunshine Coast (Region) to Adelaideby plane, train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MCY - ADL
    4h 44m
    $236–466

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane BNE - ADL
    7h 43m
    $197–494

  3. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    44h 58m
    $537–5,312

  4. Drive  2,002.8 km

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Adelaidecar car 2,002.8 km
    22h 24m
    $361–522

  5. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Rothwell station, platform 1car car
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2d 1h
    $558–4,975

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus
    2d 17h
    $2,686–3,805

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train train Naip / ...
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain train Great Southern Rail
    4d 2h
    $3,203–18,003

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Adelaide by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,686 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Adelaide Parklands via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 44h 58m.

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