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How to get fromAdelaide to Cardwellby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Adelaide to Cardwell by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cairns, train

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ADL - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain train
    10h 20m
    $225–1,255

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Cardwelltrain train
    2d 13h
    $428–6,374

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus bus
    2d 16h
    $393–717

  4. Drive 2,655.6 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Cardwellcar car 2,655.6 km
    30h 38m
    $485–701

  5. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane ADL - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    10h 37m
    $306–471

  6. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane ADL - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Cardwelltrain train
    14h 11m
    $365–2,255

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cardwelltrain train Spirit of Queensland
    3d 7h
    $2,341–18,491

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cardwellbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    3d 11h
    $2,390–13,340

Adelaide to Cardwell by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$428Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,326.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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

You can take a train from Adelaide Station to Cardwell via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 13h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Cardwell Brasenose Street via Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 16h.

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