How to travel from Shoal Bay to Adelaide, Australia

The distance between Shoal Bay and Adelaide is around 1,304km (810 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

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

Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Adelaide (ADL).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$560($375)
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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle Interchange Stand B, George St Opp Hornsby Station then Albury station and then to 85 Franklin St.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Central Station and then to Adelaide Parklands.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$395($265)
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Drive

Drive to Adelaide.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Distance1,560km (969 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shoal Bay and Adelaide

There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Adelaide by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$560 ($375).

The distance between Shoal Bay and Adelaide 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 35m to get from Shoal Bay and Adelaide by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Adelaide is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$560 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Shoal Bay and Adelaide, 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 Shoal Bay and Adelaide. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Adelaide (ADL). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shoal Bay and Adelaide. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shoal Bay to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle Interchange Stand B, George St Opp Hornsby Station, Parramatta Station Stand B3 and Albury station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Port Stephens Coaches, Transport for NSW, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Shoal Bay and Adelaide. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Adelaide. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Adelaide (ADL). instead which will take 3h 35m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Shoal Bay and Adelaide. The distance is around 1,560km (969 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 Shoal Bay to Adelaide is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around A$560 ($375).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shoal Bay and Adelaide

Transport options from Shoal Bay to Adelaide
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 35m
A$560($375)
hourly1,304km (810 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 45m
A$410($275)
hourly1,412km (877 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
A$200($135)
4 times a week1,692km (1,052 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 6h
A$395($265)
once a week1,918km (1,192 miles)
Drive
16h 55m
A$295($200)
on demand1,560km (969 miles)

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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