There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide to Terrigal by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ADL - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain
6h 1m$136–283Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus
26h 2m$121–309Train via Melbourne
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
25h 54m$302–669Drive 1,415.7 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Terrigalcar 1,415.7 km
15h 41m$259–374Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane ADL - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Gosford Stationtrain
6h 35m$228–447Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain Adl-Syd 2026
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
2d 15h$409–7,105
Adelaide to Terrigal by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Terrigal is to fly and train which costs $130 - $290 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Terrigal is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs $130 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Terrigal. However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, Terrigal Esp via Albury, Sydney International Airport, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Gosford Station, Stand H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Terrigal station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Gosford Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 54m.
The distance between Adelaide and Terrigal is 1267 km. The road distance is 1415.7 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Terrigal without a car is to train via Melbourne which takes 25h 54m and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Adelaide to Terrigal, including transfers.
Adelaide to Terrigal bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.
Adelaide to Terrigal train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Terrigal is to train via Melbourne which takes 25h 54m and costs $300 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $310 and takes 26h 2m.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Terrigal, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Adelaide Station to Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, Terrigal Esp via Southern Cross, Central Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand H in around 25h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, Terrigal Esp via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Gosford Station, Stand G, and Gosford Station, Stand H in around 26h 2m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–370
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Newcastle Airport via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
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Booking & Getting There
Adelaide to Terrigal bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.
Terrigal is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 3:29 PM in Adelaide and 3:59 PM in Terrigal.
Adelaide to Terrigal train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Terrigal is 1416 km. It takes approximately 15h 41m to drive from Adelaide to Terrigal.
There are 1375+ hotels available in Terrigal.





