The Adelaide Showground is the states largest mutli-purpose venue, specialising in large scale events, festivals and exhibitions. The 27- hectare site is positioned five minutes from Adelaide CBD.
To travel from regional areas to Adelaide, you can use a combination of flights, trains, and buses, depending on your specific location and preferences. Flights are available from major regional centers like Mount Gambier, Port Lincoln, and Kingscote (Kangaroo Island)to Adelaide Airport. Regional buses also connect various towns and centers to Adelaide. For a scenic route, consider driving along the Great Ocean Road, or if you're coming from Melbourne, the Overland train offers a comfortable journey.
Adelaide Airport (ADL):
Serviced by both domestic and international airlines, Adelaide Airport is a convenient option, especially from regional centers with direct flights.
Flights from Regional SA:
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar offer flights from Mount Gambier, Port Lincoln, and Kingscote (Kangaroo Island) to Adelaide.
Interstate Trains:
The Indian Pacific (Perth-Adelaide-Sydney), The Ghan (Darwin-Adelaide-Alice Springs), and The Overland (Melbourne-Adelaide) connect Adelaide to other major Australian cities.
Motorail:
Some of these train services offer a Motorail option, allowing you to transport your car along with you.
Regional Train Services:
While there are no direct regional train lines into Adelaide, consider using a combination of regional bus services and train connections where available.
Regional Bus Services:
Adelaide Metro contracts with various regional transport providers for bus routes connecting smaller towns and centers to Adelaide.
Specific Routes:
LinkSA operates routes in and out of Adelaide, as well as between regional centers in the Adelaide Hills, Riverland, Barossa Valley, and Fleurieu Peninsula.
Stateliner:
Coaches connect Adelaide with major regional centers like Renmark, Mount Gambier, and Ceduna.
Peninsula Coaches:
Services the Yorke Peninsula and Copper Coast, with routes connecting to Adelaide, Port Lincoln, and Kangaroo Island.
Real-time Tracking:
Some regional bus services offer real-time tracking via apps like Transportme™ or Track my Bus, allowing you to monitor your bus's location.
Great Ocean Road:
If you're driving from Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road is a scenic route that can be incorporated into your journey to Adelaide.
Public Transport within Adelaide:
Adelaide has a good public transport system, including buses, trams, and trains, making it easy to get around the city once you're there.
Adelaide Metro:
For detailed information on public transport services in and around Adelaide, including regional routes, visit the Adelaide Metro website or app.
To get from Adelaide Airport to the Adelaide Showgrounds, you can take a taxi, a bus, or a combination of bus and train. A taxi or Uber is the quickest, taking about 15 minutes. Alternatively, a bus and train combination takes approximately 44-53 minutes.
1. Taxi:
A taxi ride from Adelaide Airport to the Adelaide Showgrounds is a direct route and takes roughly 15 minutes. Taxis are readily available at the airport's designated taxi zone.
2. Bus and Train:
From Adelaide Airport: Take the bus (e.g., Adelaide Metro routes 10, 10A) from Stop 10 at the airport to Currie Street in the city.
From Currie Street: Transfer to the train (e.g., Belair, Flinders, or Seaford lines) at Adelaide Railway Station. The train will take you directly to the Adelaide Showground station.
Travel time: This combination takes approximately 44-53 minutes.
3. Bus from Adelaide:
From the Adelaide CBD (e.g., Currie Street), you can take a bus (e.g., routes like 719) to the Adelaide Showground.
This is a faster option than the bus/train combination from the airport.
Travel time: This takes approximately 10-11 minutes.
4. Train from Adelaide:
A direct train from Adelaide Railway Station to the Adelaide Showground station is also available.
Travel time: This is a relatively quick option, taking approximately 7 minutes.