What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide is to fly which costs $120 - $400 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $120 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Adelaide Station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 17m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Adelaide?

The distance between Gold Coast and Adelaide is 1634 km. The road distance is 1951.1 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 39h 50m and costs $230 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Adelaide bus from?

Gold Coast to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Adelaide train from?

Gold Coast to Adelaide train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Gold Coast to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $120 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $600 and takes 39h 50m, you could also train via Melbourne, which costs $270 - $900 and takes 40h 17m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Adelaide bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 2:47 PM in Gold Coast and 3:17 PM in Adelaide.

Where does the Gold Coast to Adelaide train arrive?

Gold Coast to Adelaide train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Adelaide is 1951 km. It takes approximately 21h 53m to drive from Gold Coast to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1509+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Gold Coast to Adelaide - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Adelaide by plane, 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 from Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane OOL - ADL
5h 2m
$126–396
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
39h 50m
$239–565
Train via Melbourne
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
40h 17m
$276–881
Drive 1,951.1 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Adelaidecar 1,951.1 km
21h 53m
$350–506
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane BNE - ADL
6h 35m
$185–443
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
44h 27m
$461–4,551
Train #2
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain Great Southern Rail
4d
$3,201–18,001

Gold Coast to Adelaide by bus

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39h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,633.8 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to 85 Franklin St via Central Station, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 39h 50m.

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