How to travel from Adelaide to Port Fairy, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Port Fairy is around 577km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Adelaide to Port Fairy by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$220($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Mount Gambier and then to Port Fairy Visitor Centre.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$115($78)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Ararat Station then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$115($79)
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Drive

Drive to Port Fairy.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance588km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Port Fairy

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Port Fairy by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$90 ($62) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$220 ($145).

The distance between Adelaide and Port Fairy is around 577km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 503km (313 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Adelaide and Port Fairy by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx A$220 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$90 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Port Fairy. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Port Fairy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mount Gambier. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Stateliner, V-Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Adelaide and Port Fairy. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Port Fairy is Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) (MGB) which is approximately 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Port Fairy. The distance is around 588km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Port Fairy is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around A$115 ($78).

How do I get from Adelaide to Port Fairy

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Port Fairy

Transport options from Adelaide to Port Fairy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 5m
A$220($145)
once daily577km (359 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 20m
A$115($78)
once daily706km (438 miles)
Bus via Ararat station10hrs
A$90($62)
3 times a week758km (471 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 25m
A$115($79)
twice a week793km (493 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
A$79($53)
on demand588km (365 miles)

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Airports near Port Fairy

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

MGB
Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
199km (124 miles) from Port Fairy
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
242km (150 miles) from Port Fairy