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How to get fromCanberra to Adelaideby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Adelaide by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane CBR - ADL
    3h 38m
    $268–510

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus Coach
    18h 45m
    $18–186

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    19h 25m
    $172–666

  4. Drive 1,140.5 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Adelaidecar car 1,140.5 km
    12h 44m
    $210–304

  5. Bus via Melbourne

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    19h 15m
    $198–315

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Goulburn Stationtrain train 632 / ...
    2. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Southern Crosstrain train 621 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    22h 6m
    $206–628

Canberra to Adelaide by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to 85 Franklin St via Albury and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 18h 45m.

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