What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Mount Lofty?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Mount Lofty is to fly and train and bus which costs $160 - $490 and takes 8h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Mount Lofty?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Mount Lofty is to fly and bus which takes 7h 11m and costs $190 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Mount Lofty?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide station to Mount Lofty. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St and arriving at Toowoomba via Blende St After Bromide St, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 and Lightning Ridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Mount Lofty?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide to Mount Lofty. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Toowoomba via Central station, platform 5 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Adelaide to Mount Lofty?

The distance between Adelaide and Mount Lofty is 1531 km. The road distance is 1796.7 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Mount Lofty without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Mount Lofty without a car is to bus which takes 32h 25m and costs $230 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Mount Lofty?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Adelaide to Mount Lofty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Mount Lofty bus from?

Adelaide to Mount Lofty bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Mount Lofty train from?

Adelaide to Mount Lofty train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, depart from Adelaide station.

Train, bus or fly from Adelaide to Mount Lofty?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Mount Lofty is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs $440 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $360 and takes 32h 25m, you could also train, which costs $2,200 - $14,000 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the Adelaide to Mount Lofty bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Mount Lofty?

Mount Lofty is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 8:14 AM in Adelaide and 8:44 AM in Mount Lofty.

Where does the Adelaide to Mount Lofty train arrive?

Adelaide to Mount Lofty train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Mount Lofty?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Mount Lofty is 1797 km. It takes approximately 19h 44m to drive from Adelaide to Mount Lofty.

Where can I stay near Mount Lofty?

There are 155+ hotels available in Mount Lofty.

Adelaide to Mount Lofty - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Adelaide to Mount Lofty by plane, bus, 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 Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane ADL - WTB
8h 27m
$440–1,400
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane ADL - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus
8h 57m
$164–487
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 584 / ...
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 Toowoombabus
32h 25m
$236–354
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus
41h 18m
$305–924
Drive 1,796.7 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Mount Loftycar 1,796.7 km
19h 44m
$330–476
Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane ADL - BNE
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus
7h 11m
$199–440
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain Great Southern Rail
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Toowoombatrain Westlander
2d 13h
$2,219–13,591

Adelaide to Mount Lofty by bus

2Weekly Buses

32h 25mAverage Duration

$236Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,531.2 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Toowoomba via Blende St After Bromide St, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, and Lightning Ridge in around 32h 25m.

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