There are 7 ways to get from Nimbin to Adelaide by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Cullen St Before Sibley St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mallbus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane OOL - ADL
6h 48mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lismore to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
37h 40m$178–418Train
- Take the train from Kyogle Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
40h 13m$546–4,932Drive 1,942.9 km
- Drive from Nimbin to Adelaidecar 1,942.9 km
21h 42m$347–501Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane BNK - ADL
9h 21m$247–404Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus
- Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane BNE - ADL
9h 24m$214–522Train via Casino
- Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain 34
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
41h 43m$471–4,848
Nimbin to Adelaide by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nimbin to Adelaide is to bus which costs $170 - $420 and takes 37h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Nimbin to Adelaide is to fly which takes 9h 21m and costs $240 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Nimbin to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Cullen St At Sibley St and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Lismore, Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Nimbin station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Kyogle Station and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 13m.
The distance between Nimbin and Adelaide is 1695 km. The road distance is 1942.9 km.
The best way to get from Nimbin to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 37h 40m and costs $170 - $420.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Nimbin to Adelaide, including transfers.
Nimbin to Adelaide bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Lismore station.
Nimbin to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kyogle Station.
The best way to get from Nimbin to Adelaide is to bus which takes 37h 40m and costs $170 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $5,000 and takes 40h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $410 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Nimbin, NSW, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
You can take a bus from Cullen St At Sibley St to 85 Franklin St via Lismore, Central Station, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 37h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nimbin to Adelaide Parklands via Kyogle Station and Central Station in around 40h 13m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–500
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–500
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–500
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–380
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney, Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–380
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–440
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–440
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–440
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Kyogle Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $70–100
- First
- $100–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
Train from Casino Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $70–95
- First
- $100–120
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- +61 2 6677 9394
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Cullen St Before Sibley St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.transportnsw.info
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More Questions & Answers
Nimbin to Adelaide bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Nimbin. It is currently 4:53 AM in Nimbin and 4:23 AM in Adelaide.
Nimbin to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nimbin to Adelaide is 1943 km. It takes approximately 21h 42m to drive from Nimbin to Adelaide.
There are 1633+ hotels available in Adelaide.



