What is the cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Adelaide is to fly which costs $180 - $550 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Adelaide is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $180 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Surfers Paradise and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Surfers Paradise 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 Surfers Paradise and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Surfers Paradise station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 53m.

How far is it from Surfers Paradise to Adelaide?

The distance between Surfers Paradise and Adelaide is 1634 km. The road distance is 1951.4 km.

How do I travel from Surfers Paradise to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 39h 50m and costs $220 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Surfers Paradise to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Surfers Paradise to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Surfers Paradise to Adelaide bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Surfers Paradise to Adelaide train from?

Surfers Paradise to Adelaide train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Surfers Paradise to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Adelaide is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 39h 50m, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $460 - $4,000 and takes 43h 53m.

Where does the Surfers Paradise to Adelaide bus arrive?

Surfers Paradise to Adelaide bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Surfers Paradise and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min ahead of Surfers Paradise. It is currently 8:21 AM in Surfers Paradise and 8:51 AM in Adelaide.

Where does the Surfers Paradise to Adelaide train arrive?

Surfers Paradise to Adelaide train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Surfers Paradise to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Surfers Paradise to Adelaide is 1951 km. It takes approximately 21h 47m to drive from Surfers Paradise to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1477+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Surfers Paradise to Adelaide - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Surfers Paradise 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)OOL - ADL
5h 2m
$186–506
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Albury
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
39h 50m
$225–546
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 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
43h 53m
$462–3,952
Drive 1,951.4 km
1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Adelaide1,951.4 km
21h 47m
$372–536
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)BNE - ADL
6h 36m
$216–534
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to AdelaideGreat Southern Rail
2d 6h
$2,302–5,502

Surfers Paradise to Adelaide by bus

7Weekly Buses

39h 50mAverage Duration

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

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

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, 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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