What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Tumby Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Tumby Bay is to drive and car ferry which costs $95 - $120 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Tumby Bay?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Tumby Bay is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $230 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Tumby Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Adelaide Central Bus Station station and arriving at North Tce / Lipson Rd - West side. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Tumby Bay?

The distance between Adelaide and Tumby Bay is 289 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Tumby Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Tumby Bay without a car is to bus which takes 9h 8m and costs $4 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Tumby Bay?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Adelaide to Tumby Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Tumby Bay bus from?

Adelaide to Tumby Bay bus services, operated by Adelaide Metro, depart from Adelaide Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Adelaide to Tumby Bay?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Tumby Bay is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $230 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $150 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Adelaide to Tumby Bay bus arrive?

Adelaide to Tumby Bay bus services, operated by Adelaide Metro, arrive at North Tce / Lipson Rd - West side station.

Where can I stay near Tumby Bay?

There are nine+ hotels available in Tumby Bay.

Adelaide to Tumby Bay - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Adelaide to Tumby Bay by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)plane ADL - PLO
2h 34m
$235–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to North Tce / Lipson Rd - West sidebus 1001
9h 8m
$4–150
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Adelaide to Wallaroocar
2. Take the car ferry from Wallaroo to Lucky Baycarferry
3. Drive from Lucky Bay to Tumby Baycar
5h 48m
$95–120

Adelaide to Tumby Bay by bus

10Weekly Buses

9h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.1 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Tumby Bay, SA, Australia?

Regional Express and Qantas fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Adelaide Metro operates a bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to North Tce / Lipson Rd - West side 5 times a week. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 9h 8m. Stateliner also services this route 5 times a week.

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