How to travel from Adelaide to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO), Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Adelaide to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) by bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)Adelaide if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$145($95)
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 Airport (PLO).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$100($68)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) by bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$100 ($68) and will take around 6h 10m.

The distance between Adelaide and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (156 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Adelaide and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) by bus.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx A$100 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$100 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO). We recommend that you drive to Wallaroo then take a ferry to Lucky Bay then drive to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO). instead which will take 6h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO). It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Lincoln. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Stateliner run regular bus services between Adelaide and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO). Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) from Adelaide is to drive and then take a ferry which will take 6h 10m and cost around A$100 ($68).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO). We recommend that you take the bus to Port Lincoln. instead which will take 10hrs.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Adelaide to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO). We recommend that you take the bus to Port Lincoln. instead which will take 10hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around A$145 ($95).

How do I get from Adelaide to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)

Transport options from Adelaide to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
10hrs
A$145($95)
3 times a week716km (445 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 10m
A$100($68)
once daily383km (238 miles)

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