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

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Childers is to fly and train which costs $260 - $1,300 and takes 10h 19m.

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 57m and costs $360 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Childers?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide station to Childers. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St and arriving at Childers via Blende St After Bromide St, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 35m.

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 42h 35m and costs $320 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m 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 NSW TrainLink, depart from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St.

Where does the Adelaide to Childers bus arrive?

Adelaide to Childers bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Blende St After Bromide St station.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Childers?

Childers is 30 min behind Adelaide. It is currently 11:22 PM in Adelaide and 10:52 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 57m
$365–721
Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
cheapest
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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 586
2. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 590
3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
4. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Childersbus
42h 35m
$326–514
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
$387–559
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

Adelaide to Childers by bus

2Weekly Buses

42h 35mAverage Duration

$326Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Adelaide to Childers.

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Distance: 1,824.4 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Childers via Blende St After Bromide St, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, and Brisbane in around 42h 35m.

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