There are 7 ways to get from New South Wales to South Australia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane SYD - ADL
3h 59m$143–287Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
24h 16m$101–267Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
27h 31m$393–4,607Drive 1,349.4 km
- Drive from Sydney to Adelaidecar 1,349.4 km
14h 54m$240–346Fly Newcastle Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane NTL - ADL
4h 27m$209–461Fly Wagga Wagga to Adelaide Airport
- Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane WGA - ADL
5h 43m$350–811Fly Wagga Wagga to Mount Gambier Airport
- Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane WGA - MGB
5h 22m$375–930
New South Wales to South Australia by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New South Wales to South Australia is to bus which costs $100 - $270 and takes 24h 16m.
The fastest way to get from New South Wales to South Australia is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $140 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from New South Wales station to South Australia. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from New South Wales station to South Australia. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 31m.
The distance between New South Wales and South Australia is 1183 km. The road distance is 1349.4 km.
The best way to get from New South Wales to South Australia without a car is to bus which takes 24h 16m and costs $100 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from New South Wales to South Australia, including transfers.
New South Wales to South Australia bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Central Station.
New South Wales to South Australia train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from New South Wales to South Australia is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $140 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 24h 16m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $4,700 and takes 27h 31m.
What companies run services between New South Wales, Australia and South Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wynyard Station to 85 Franklin St via Central Station, Central Station, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 24h 16m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–460
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–460
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Adelaide Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–800
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–800
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–420
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–250
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–490
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–490
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Mount Gambier Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–900
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–4,600
- Book at
- Journey Beyond
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,200–2,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,100–2,000
- PLATINUM
- $3,000–4,600
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,500–2,600
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $85–130
- Advantage
- $100–160
- Flexible
- $120–190
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
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New South Wales to South Australia bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Albury station.
South Australia is 30 min behind New South Wales. It is currently 8:29 PM in New South Wales and 7:59 PM in South Australia.
New South Wales to South Australia train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.
Yes, the driving distance between New South Wales to South Australia is 1349 km. It takes approximately 14h 54m to drive from New South Wales to South Australia.
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