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Trip Overview

The average train between Gold Coast and Adelaide takes 41h 54m and the fastest train takes 41h 22m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Gold Coast to Adelaide. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

41h 54m
Duration
2,816 km
Distance
$591
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Gold Coast to Adelaide train times

Trains run twice a week between Gold Coast and Adelaide. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Gold Coast is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Adelaide at 6:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Helensvale station, platform 4 and take an average of 41h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    TranslinkTranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTJourney Beyond - The Overland42h 26m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTJourney Beyond - The Overland41h 22m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gold Coast to Adelaide? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,816.1 km
  • Duration: 41h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Adelaide Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 40h 40m.

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