How to travel from Swan Hill to Adelaide, Australia

The distance between Swan Hill and Adelaide is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Swan Hill to Adelaide by bus, train, car and plane. 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 Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Adelaide (ADL).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$315($210)
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Bus

Take the bus to 85 Franklin St.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$67($45)
Operated by

V/Line

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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Adelaide.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$155($105)
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Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Adelaide.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance510km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swan Hill and Adelaide

There are several options for getting from Swan Hill to Adelaide by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$67 ($45) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$315 ($210).

The distance between Swan Hill and Adelaide is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (282 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Swan Hill and Adelaide by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swan Hill to Adelaide is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$315 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Swan Hill and Adelaide, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$67 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swan Hill and Adelaide. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swan Hill to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

V/Line and Journey Beyond - The Overland run train services between Swan Hill and Adelaide. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 15hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swan Hill and Adelaide. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Swan Hill and Adelaide with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8hrs.

V/Line run regular bus services between Swan Hill and Adelaide. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swan Hill to Adelaide. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL). instead which will take 6h 50m.

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 Swan Hill and Adelaide. The distance is around 510km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swan Hill to Adelaide is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around A$67 ($45).

How do I get from Swan Hill to Adelaide

Compare travel optionsbetween Swan Hill and Adelaide

Transport options from Swan Hill to Adelaide
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 35m
A$315($210)
4 times a week576km (358 miles)
Train and Plane6h 50m
A$260($175)
twice daily1,017km (632 miles)
Bus
8hrs
A$67($45)
once daily520km (323 miles)
Train
15hrs
A$155($105)
twice a week1,153km (716 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
A$95($65)
on demand510km (317 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