How to travel from Adelaide to Shoal Bay, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Shoal Bay is around 1,304km (810 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Adelaide to Shoal Bay 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$560($375)
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Bus

Take the bus to Albury, Parramatta then Newcastle Interchange Stand C and then to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Sydney Central Station and then to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$395($265)
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Drive

Drive to Shoal Bay.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Distance1,560km (970 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Shoal Bay

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Shoal Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$560 ($375).

The distance between Adelaide and Shoal Bay is around 1,304km (810 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,277km (793 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Adelaide and Shoal Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Shoal Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$560 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Shoal Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Shoal Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Shoal Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Parramatta, Hornsby Station Stand F and Newcastle Interchange Stand C. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

V/Line, Firefly Express, Transport for NSW and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Adelaide and Shoal Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 1h 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 Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Shoal Bay is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Shoal Bay. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Shoal Bay. The distance is around 1,560km (970 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Shoal Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around A$560 ($375).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Shoal Bay

Transport options from Adelaide to Shoal Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 20m
A$560($375)
hourly1,304km (810 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 45m
A$410($275)
hourly1,413km (878 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
A$200($135)
4 times a week1,694km (1,053 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 8h
A$395($265)
once a week1,919km (1,192 miles)
Drive
16h 55m
A$295($200)
on demand1,560km (970 miles)

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Airports near Shoal Bay

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Shoal Bay
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Shoal Bay
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
163km (101 miles) from Shoal Bay