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

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Adelaide is to bus and train which costs $65 - $270 and takes 23h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Adelaide is to drive and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $420 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Wellington station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Wellington Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tce via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 and Blende St After Bromide St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Wellington and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Wellington station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Wellington Station and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 23m.

How far is it from Wellington to Adelaide?

The distance between Wellington and Adelaide is 1103 km. The road distance is 1157.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Wellington to Adelaide without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 13m and costs $100 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Wellington to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Adelaide bus from?

Wellington to Adelaide bus services, operated by Ogdens Coaches, depart from Wellington Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Adelaide train from?

Wellington to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wellington Station.

Train or bus from Wellington to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Wellington to Adelaide is to bus which takes 18h 26m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $420 - $4,800 and takes 33h 23m.

Where does the Wellington to Adelaide bus arrive?

Wellington to Adelaide bus services, operated by Ogdens Coaches, arrive at Victoria Park, Darling St station.

What is the time difference between Wellington and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Wellington. It is currently 5:24 AM in Wellington and 4:54 AM in Adelaide.

Where does the Wellington to Adelaide train arrive?

Wellington to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Wellington to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Adelaide is 1158 km. It takes approximately 12h 40m to drive from Wellington to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1612+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Wellington to Adelaide - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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Drive to Orange Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Wellington to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane OAG - ADL
5h 58m
$424–732
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellington Station, Coach Stop to Orange Station, Coach Bay 2bus 570 / ...
2. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 794
3. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Albury Stationtrain 623 / ...
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
23h 55m
$65–265
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Orange Stationtrain 428
2. Take the train from Orange Station to Broken Hill Stationtrain 445
3. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tcebus 583
18h 13m
$104–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wellington Station, Coach Stop to Victoria Park, Darling Stbus 556
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 589
3. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tcebus 583
18h 26m
$93–147
Drive 1,157.7 km
1. Drive from Wellington to Adelaidecar 1,157.7 km
12h 40m
$207–298
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Wellington Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Airport, Arthur Butler Drbus
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane DBO - ADL
6h 49m
$474–767
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane SYD - ADL
9h 49m
$177–463
Train
1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Central Stationtrain 428
2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
33h 23m
$424–4,775

Wellington to Adelaide by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 1,103.4 km
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Wellington, NSW, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Wellington Station, Coach Stop to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tce via Victoria Park, Darling St, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, and Blende St After Bromide St in around 18h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wellington Station to Adelaide Parklands via Central Station in around 33h 23m.

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