There are 7 ways to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly to Tennant Creek
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane ADL - TCA
6h 55m$700–2,400Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus Darwin
29h 36m$305–685Train, bus
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain The Ghan
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus Darwin
36h 12m$2,078–2,178Drive 2,041.9 km
- Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creekcar 2,041.9 km
19h 57m$362–523Fly to Alice Springs Airport, bus
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane ADL - ASP
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus
9h 58m$445–1,386Bus via Tennant Creek
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus Tennant Creek
32h 57m$385–705Train, bus via Tennant Creek
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain The Ghan
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creekbus Tennant Creek
39h 17m$2,158–2,198
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek is to drive which costs $360 - $550 and takes 19h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $700 - $2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek. However, there are services departing from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport and arriving at Tennant Creek via Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 36m.
The distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Tennant Creek is 1755 km. The road distance is 2041.9 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek without a car is to bus which takes 29h 36m and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek (TCA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Adelaide station.
The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $700 - $2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 29h 36m.
There is no direct flight from Adelaide Airport Airport to Tennant Creek Airport. The quickest flight takes 12h 55m and has one stopover.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
What companies run services between Adelaide Airport (ADL), Australia and Tennant Creek, NT, Australia?
Qantas and Airnorth fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek (TCA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop 10 Adelaide Airport to Tennant Creek via Stop D3 Currie St - North side, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 29h 36m.
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Tennant Creek via Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,400
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Tennant Creek via Sydney, Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–850
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,988
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,988
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,093
Train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,988
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,988
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,093
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
Bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–150
- Flexible
- $120–180
Bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–150
- Flexible
- $120–180
Bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–150
- Flexible
- $120–180
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
- Phone
- +61 8 8953 0127
- [email protected]
- Website
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $160–200
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Tennant Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $160–200
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek is 2042 km. It takes approximately 19h 57m to drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Tennant Creek.
Airnorth and Qantas offer flights from Adelaide Airport Airport to Tennant Creek Airport.
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There are three+ hotels available in Tennant Creek.





