The distance between Adelaide and Nambucca Heads is around 1,834km (1,140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 19h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Adelaide to Nambucca Heads by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Albury then Sydney and then to Nambucca Heads.
Multiple bus operators
Take the train to Sydney Central Station and then to Nambucca Heads Station.
Multiple train operators
Drive to Nambucca Heads.
There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Nambucca Heads by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$295 ($200) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 19h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$345 ($235).
The distance between Adelaide and Nambucca Heads is around 1,834km (1,140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,426km (886 miles)
It takes around 1 day 4h to get from Adelaide and Nambucca Heads by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Nambucca Heads is to drive which takes around 19h 35m and will set you back approx A$345 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Nambucca Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$295 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Adelaide to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sydney Central Station and Nambucca Heads Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and NSW TrainLink run train services between Adelaide and Nambucca Heads. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 12h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.
V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Adelaide and Nambucca Heads. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Nambucca Heads. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then Sydney and then to Nambucca Heads. instead which will take 1 day 4h.
The closest major airport to Nambucca Heads is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Nambucca Heads. The distance is around 1,834km (1,140 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Nambucca Heads is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 4h and will usually cost around A$295 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1 day 4h | A$295($200) | once daily | 2,066km (1,283 miles) |
Train | 1 day 12h | A$460($310) | once a week | 2,252km (1,399 miles) |
Drive | 19h 35m | A$345($235) | on demand | 1,834km (1,140 miles) |
Premier Motor Service
Dorrigo Transit
V/Line
Firefly Express
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
The following major airports near Nambucca Heads offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.