What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Adelaide is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Adelaide is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $280 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side and arriving at Adelaide Central Bus Station via Princes Hwy / Watson St - West side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Nelson to Adelaide?

The distance between Nelson and Adelaide is 427 km. The road distance is 470.9 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Adelaide without a car is to bus via Kingston SE which takes 7h 20m and costs $55 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Nelson to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Adelaide bus from?

Nelson to Adelaide bus services, operated by Adelaide Metro, depart from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side station.

Where does the Nelson to Adelaide bus arrive?

Nelson to Adelaide bus services, operated by Adelaide Metro, arrive at Princes Hwy / Watson St - West side station.

What is the time difference between Nelson and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Nelson. It is currently 9:30 PM in Nelson and 9:00 PM in Adelaide.

Can I drive from Nelson to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Adelaide is 471 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Nelson to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1606+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Nelson to Adelaide - 4 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Adelaide by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Nelson to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)taxi
2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MGB - ADL
2h 18m
$281–443
Bus via Kingston SE
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Princes Hwy / Watson St - West sidebus 1280
2. Take the bus from Princes Hwy / Watson St - West side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus 1280
7h 20m
$55–175
Drive 470.9 km
1. Drive from Nelson to Adelaidecar 470.9 km
5h 5m
$85–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus 1281 / ...
7h 35m
$55–180

Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flights

17Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$218Cheapest Price

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Distance: 426.6 km
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Nelson, VIC, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Nelson to Adelaide Central Bus Station via Jubillee Hwy East - North East side and Princes Hwy / Watson St - West side in around 7h 20m.

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