How to travel from Adelaide to Bathurst, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Bathurst is around 2,508km (1,559 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Adelaide to Bathurst by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Albany (ALH).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time4h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,145($770)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.

  • Duration2 days 13h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$590($395)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Campbell Rd After Bathhurst St.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance2,637km (1,639 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Bathurst

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Bathurst by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$415 ($280) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,145 ($770).

The distance between Adelaide and Bathurst is around 2,508km (1,559 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,023km (636 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Adelaide and Bathurst by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Bathurst is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$1,145 ($770).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Bathurst, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$415 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Adelaide and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Bathurst. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 4h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Adelaide to Bathurst. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Adelaide to Bathurst typically takes around 4h 30m. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).

The closest major airport to Bathurst is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Bathurst. The distance is around 2,637km (1,639 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Bathurst is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$1,145 ($770).

How do I get from Adelaide to Bathurst

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Bathurst

Transport options from Adelaide to Bathurst
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5hrs
A$1,145($770)
every 20 mins2,508km (1,559 miles)
Plane and Bus10h 25m
A$415($280)
once daily2,554km (1,587 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days 13h
A$590($395)
once a week3,076km (1,912 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
A$500($335)
on demand2,637km (1,639 miles)

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Airports near Bathurst

The following major airports near Bathurst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Bathurst
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Bathurst
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
214km (133 miles) from Bathurst