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

The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Adelaide is to bus which costs $430 - $900 and takes 2 days 19h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Adelaide is to train and fly which takes 10h 27m and costs $310 - $2,400.

Is there a direct bus between Cardwell and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardwell to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Cardwell Brasenose Street and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Brisbane, Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

Is there a direct train between Cardwell and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Cardwell to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Cardwell and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street Station and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Cardwell to Adelaide?

The distance between Cardwell and Adelaide is 2326 km. The road distance is 2656.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardwell to Adelaide without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 15h and costs $500 - $9,500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Cardwell to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Adelaide bus from?

Cardwell to Adelaide bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cardwell Brasenose Street station.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Adelaide train from?

Cardwell to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cardwell station.

Train or bus from Cardwell to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Cardwell to Adelaide is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 15h and costs $500 - $9,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $900 and takes 2 days 19h.

Where does the Cardwell to Adelaide bus arrive?

Cardwell to Adelaide bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cardwell and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min ahead of Cardwell. It is currently 2:00 PM in Cardwell and 2:30 PM in Adelaide.

Where does the Cardwell to Adelaide train arrive?

Cardwell to Adelaide train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cardwell to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Adelaide is 2656 km. It takes approximately 30h 46m to drive from Cardwell to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1437+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Cardwell to Adelaide - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cardwell to Adelaide by train, shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, shuttle to Cairns, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Babinda
2. Take a shuttle bus from Babinda to Cairns Airport
3. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)CNS - ADL
9h 41m
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Proserpine
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)PPP - ADL
10h 27m
$317–2,337
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
2d 15h
$538–9,453
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Albury station
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
2d 19h
$434–855
Drive 2,656.4 km
1. Drive from Cardwell to Adelaide2,656.4 km
30h 46m
$520–750
Train
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Roma StreetSpirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to AdelaideGreat Southern Rail
3d 2h
$2,379–11,004
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Brisbane Roma StreetPm19
2. Take the train from Brisbane to AdelaideGreat Southern Rail
3d 6h
$2,501–5,780

Cardwell to Adelaide by train

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2d 15hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,326.3 km
Duration: 9h 41m

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

You can take a train from Cardwell to Adelaide Parklands via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 2d 15h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to 85 Franklin St via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 2d 19h.

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