There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide to Palmerston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane ADL - DRW
7h 39m$265–905Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Palmerstonbus Darwin
42h 35m$433–989Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain The Ghan
2d 6h$2,869–2,884Drive 3,007.8 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Palmerstoncar 3,007.8 km
28h 54m$541–781
Adelaide to Palmerston by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Palmerston is to fly which costs $260 - $950 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Palmerston is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $260 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Palmerston. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Palmerston via Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Palmerston. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Darwin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between Adelaide and Palmerston is 2660 km. The road distance is 3007.8 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Palmerston without a car is to bus which takes 42h 35m and costs $430 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Adelaide to Palmerston, including transfers.
Adelaide to Palmerston bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide to Palmerston train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Palmerston is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $260 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $1,000 and takes 42h 35m, you could also train, which costs $2,860 - $2,890 and takes 2 days 6h.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Palmerston, NT, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Palmerston via Alice Springs in around 42h 35m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,100
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide Station to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,839
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,839
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,989
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
Bus from Alice Springs to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–490
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $210–310
- Advantage
- $260–390
- Flexible
- $340–490
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Adelaide to Palmerston bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Adelaide to Palmerston train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Darwin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Palmerston is 3008 km. It takes approximately 28h 54m to drive from Adelaide to Palmerston.
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