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

The distance between Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Adelaide 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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Adelaide 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 AdelaidePort Lincoln Airport (PLO) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$145($95)
Operated by

Stateliner

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Lucky Bay then take a ferry to Wallaroo then drive to Adelaide.

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

Multiple operators

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

There are several options for getting from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Adelaide 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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Adelaide 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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Adelaide by bus.

The quickest way to get from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Adelaide 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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Adelaide 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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Adelaide. We recommend that you drive to Lucky Bay then take a ferry to Wallaroo then drive to Adelaide. instead which will take 6h 10m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Adelaide. 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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Adelaide. 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 Adelaide from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) 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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Adelaide. We recommend that you take the bus to Adelaide. instead which will take 10hrs.

The closest major airport to Adelaide is Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Adelaide. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) 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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Adelaide. We recommend that you take the bus to Adelaide. instead which will take 10hrs.

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

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Adelaide

Transport options from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Adelaide
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)

Top Carriersoperating between Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Adelaide

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Ferry operators

Airports near Adelaide

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

ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Adelaide
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Adelaide
PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (156 miles) from Adelaide