What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Childers?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Childers is to bus which costs $210 - $470 and takes 46h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Childers?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Childers is to fly and bus which takes 7h 52m and costs $410 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Childers?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Childers. However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Childers via Albury, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 30m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Childers?

The distance between Adelaide and Childers is 1824 km. The road distance is 2047.5 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Childers without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Childers without a car is to bus which takes 46h 30m and costs $210 - $470.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Childers?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Adelaide to Childers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Childers bus from?

Adelaide to Childers bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.

Where does the Adelaide to Childers bus arrive?

Adelaide to Childers bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Childers?

Childers is 30 min behind Adelaide. It is currently 1:13 PM in Adelaide and 12:43 PM in Childers.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Childers?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Childers is 2047 km. It takes approximately 22h 52m to drive from Adelaide to Childers.

Where can I stay near Childers?

There are 10+ hotels available in Childers.

Adelaide to Childers - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide to Childers by plane, bus, 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.

Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane ADL - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus
7h 52m
$415–721
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
2. Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Childersbus
46h 30m
$218–469
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain Great Southern Rail
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Childersbus Pm16
2d 17h
$2,425–5,480
Drive 2,047.5 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Childerscar 2,047.5 km
22h 52m
$390–563
Fly to Bundaberg, bus
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane ADL - BDB
2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Sugarland to Childersbus
8h 46m
Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane ADL - MCY
2. Take the train from Nambour to Howardtrain
10h 19m
$262–1,230

Adelaide to Childers by bus

7Weekly Buses

46h 30mAverage Duration

$218Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,824.4 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Childers via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane in around 46h 30m.

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