How to travel from Adelaide to Port Lincoln, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Port Lincoln is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Adelaide to Port Lincoln by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Port LincolnAdelaide if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Port Lincoln (PLO).

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    A$205($140)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$120($80)
Operated by

Stateliner

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Wallaroo then take a ferry to Lucky Bay then drive to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$105($69)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Port Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Port Lincoln by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$105 ($69) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$205 ($140).

The distance between Adelaide and Port Lincoln is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Adelaide and Port Lincoln by plane.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx A$205 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Port Lincoln is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$105 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Port Lincoln. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Adelaide and Port Lincoln with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 9h 50m.

Stateliner run regular bus services between Adelaide and Port Lincoln. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Port Lincoln. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Port Lincoln (PLO). The flight takes around 50min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Adelaide and Port Lincoln with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.

Regional Express and Qantas fly between Adelaide and Port Lincoln. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Port Lincoln (PLO). These flights usually take around 50min.

The flight from Adelaide to Port Lincoln typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Port Lincoln (PLO).

The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Adelaide to Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 1h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around A$205 ($140).

How do I get from Adelaide to Port Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Port Lincoln

Transport options from Adelaide to Port Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 20m
A$205($140)
every 20 mins267km (166 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
A$120($80)
3 times a week703km (437 miles)
Car and Ferry + 1 similar
6h 20m
A$105($69)
once daily397km (247 miles)
Bus and Ferry7h 40m
A$170($115)
3 times a week434km (270 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Adelaide and Port Lincoln

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Airports near Port Lincoln

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

PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Port Lincoln
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Port Lincoln