Rome2Rio

How to get fromAdelaide to Lady Elliot Islandby plane, unknown, bus, train, car, or car ferry

Find Transport to Lady Elliot Island

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Adelaide to Lady Elliot Island by plane, unknown, bus, train, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Bundaberg, travel

    best
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane ADL - BDB
    2. Walk from Bundaberg-Airport-BDB to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    7h 27m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Bundabergbus bus
    5. Walk from Bundaberg to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    46h 37m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Bundabergtrain train
    3. Walk from Bundaberg to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    2d 15h

  4. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Adelaide to River Headscar car
    2. Take the carferry from River Heads to Wanggoolba Creekcarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Wanggoolba Creek to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    26h 40m

  5. Fly to Hervey Bay, travel

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane ADL - HVB
    2. Walk from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    9h 34m

  6. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane ADL - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3train train
    3. Take the train from Caboolture to Bundabergtrain train
    4. Walk from Bundaberg to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    11h 51m

  7. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane ADL - MCY
    2. Take the train from Nambour to Bundabergtrain train
    3. Walk from Bundaberg to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    11h 55m

  8. Fly to Gladstone Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane ADL - GLT
    2. Take the bus from Gladstone to Agnes Waterbus bus
    3. Walk from Agnes Water to Lady Elliot Islandunknown unknown
    12h 50m

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Bundaberg (BDB) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Adelaide to Lady Elliot Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,835.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Lady Elliot Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Adelaide to Lady Elliot Island. However, you can take the bus to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, walk to Adelaide Airport (ADL) airport, fly to Bundaberg (BDB), then travel to Lady Elliot Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Lady Elliot Island via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, and Bundaberg in around 46h 37m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides