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What is the best way to travel from Darwin to Adelaide?

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
43h 50m
£447
£475
2
Flight
3h 35m
£126
£228
97

What is the cheapest way to reach Adelaide from Darwin?

You can reach Adelaide with just £126 by taking a Flight from Jetstar Airways, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Thursday
from £447
Friday
from £164
Saturday
from £204
Sunday
from £126
Monday
from £151
Tuesday
from £213
Wednesday
from £199

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound Australia
    44h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Darwin
    Bus Interchange
    06:25
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £447

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Jetstar Airways
    3h 35m
    0
    18:45
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    22:20
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £164
  • Virgin Australia
    7h 25m
    0
    00:40
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    08:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £194
  • Virgin Australia
    9h 25m
    0
    00:40
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    10:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £194
  • Qantas Airways
    9h 30m
    0
    01:35
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    11:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £272

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Virgin Australia
    7h 25m
    0
    00:40
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    08:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £204
  • Virgin Australia
    10h 25m
    0
    00:40
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    11:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £204
  • Jetstar Airways
    13h 55m
    0
    19:20
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    09:15
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £209
  • Qantas Airways
    3h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    10:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £213
  • Qantas Airways
    3h 45m
    0
    15:45
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    19:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £213

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Jetstar Airways
    3h 35m
    0
    18:45
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    22:20
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £126
  • Alliance Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    10:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £201
  • Alliance Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    15:45
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    19:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £201
  • Virgin Australia
    7h 30m
    0
    14:35
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    22:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £210

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Jetstar Airways
    3h 35m
    0
    18:45
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    22:20
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £151
  • Alliance Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    10:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £201
  • Virgin Australia
    10h 25m
    0
    00:40
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    11:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £207
  • Qantas Airways
    3h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    10:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £207
  • Singapore Airlines
    14h 25m
    0
    01:55
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    16:20
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Singapore Airlines
    Economy
    from £643
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound Australia
    43h 50m
    0
    09:55
    Darwin
    Bus Interchange
    05:45
    Adelaide
    Bolivar
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £471
  • Greyhound Australia
    44h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Darwin
    Bus Interchange
    06:25
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £499

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Qantas Airways
    3h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    10:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £213
  • Jetstar Airways
    13h 55m
    0
    19:20
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    09:15
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £219
  • Virgin Australia
    7h 30m
    0
    14:35
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    22:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £225
  • Jetstar Airways
    24h 20m
    0
    19:20
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    19:40
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £247
  • Virgin Australia
    17h 25m
    0
    14:35
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    08:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £265
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound Australia
    43h 50m
    0
    09:55
    Darwin
    Bus Interchange
    05:45
    Adelaide
    Bolivar
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £471

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Jetstar Airways
    3h 35m
    0
    18:45
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    22:20
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £199
  • Virgin Australia
    7h 30m
    0
    14:35
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    22:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £216
  • Virgin Australia
    17h 25m
    0
    14:35
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    08:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £271
  • Alliance Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    15:45
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    19:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £293
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound Australia
    43h 50m
    0
    09:55
    Darwin
    Bus Interchange
    05:45
    Adelaide
    Bolivar
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £466
  • Greyhound Australia
    44h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Darwin
    Bus Interchange
    06:25
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £494

What are the fastest trips from Darwin to Adelaide?

You can get to Adelaide from Darwin in just 3h 35m with a Flight from Jetstar Airways. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Thursday
from 44h 30m
Friday
from 3h 35m
Saturday
from 3h 45m
Sunday
from 3h 35m
Monday
from 3h 35m
Tuesday
from 3h 45m
Wednesday
from 3h 35m

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound Australia
    44h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Darwin
    Bus Interchange
    06:25
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £447

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Jetstar Airways
    3h 35m
    0
    18:45
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    22:20
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £164
  • Virgin Australia
    7h 25m
    0
    00:40
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    08:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £194
  • Virgin Australia
    9h 25m
    0
    00:40
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    10:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £194
  • Qantas Airways
    9h 30m
    0
    01:35
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    11:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £272

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Qantas Airways
    3h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    10:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £213
  • Qantas Airways
    3h 45m
    0
    15:45
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    19:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £213
  • Virgin Australia
    7h 25m
    0
    00:40
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    08:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £204
  • Virgin Australia
    10h 25m
    0
    00:40
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    11:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £204
  • Jetstar Airways
    13h 55m
    0
    19:20
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    09:15
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £209

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Jetstar Airways
    3h 35m
    0
    18:45
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    22:20
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £126
  • Alliance Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    10:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £201
  • Alliance Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    15:45
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    19:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £201
  • Virgin Australia
    7h 30m
    0
    14:35
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    22:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £210

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Jetstar Airways
    3h 35m
    0
    18:45
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    22:20
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £151
  • Alliance Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    10:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £201
  • Qantas Airways
    3h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    10:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £207
  • Virgin Australia
    10h 25m
    0
    00:40
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    11:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £207
  • Singapore Airlines
    14h 25m
    0
    01:55
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    16:20
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Singapore Airlines
    Economy
    from £643
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound Australia
    43h 50m
    0
    09:55
    Darwin
    Bus Interchange
    05:45
    Adelaide
    Bolivar
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £471
  • Greyhound Australia
    44h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Darwin
    Bus Interchange
    06:25
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £499

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Qantas Airways
    3h 45m
    0
    06:15
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    10:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £213
  • Virgin Australia
    7h 30m
    0
    14:35
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    22:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £225
  • Jetstar Airways
    13h 55m
    0
    19:20
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    09:15
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £219
  • Virgin Australia
    17h 25m
    0
    14:35
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    08:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £265
  • Jetstar Airways
    24h 20m
    0
    19:20
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    19:40
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £247
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound Australia
    43h 50m
    0
    09:55
    Darwin
    Bus Interchange
    05:45
    Adelaide
    Bolivar
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £471

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Jetstar Airways
    3h 35m
    0
    18:45
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    22:20
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £199
  • Alliance Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    15:45
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    19:30
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Alliance Airlines
    Economy
    from £293
  • Virgin Australia
    7h 30m
    0
    14:35
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    22:05
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £216
  • Virgin Australia
    17h 25m
    0
    14:35
    Darwin Airport
    Darwin Airport
    08:00
    Adelaide Airport
    Adelaide Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £271
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound Australia
    43h 50m
    0
    09:55
    Darwin
    Bus Interchange
    05:45
    Adelaide
    Bolivar
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £466
  • Greyhound Australia
    44h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Darwin
    Bus Interchange
    06:25
    Adelaide
    Central Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £494
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Darwin to Adelaide

What are the most popular stations in Darwin and Adelaide?

In Darwin, you will usually depart from Bus Interchange, while in Adelaide you will be arriving at Bus Stop, Parklands Terminal Train Station or Central Coach Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Adelaide from Darwin? With 5 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Darwin and Adelaide, you can pay as low as £126 with a Flight from Jetstar Airways.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Jetstar Airways: you will get to Adelaide in just 3h 35m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Darwin and Adelaide are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Greyhound Australia, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Darwin and Adelaide is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Darwin Airport or to Parkside, and look at flights from Darwin Airport, and landing at Adelaide Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Darwin to Adelaide?

The most popular companies between Darwin and Adelaide, are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Greyhound Australia. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound Australia

Airlines: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Darwin to Adelaide

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Darwin to Adelaide. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Darwin to Adelaide

How can I reach Adelaide from Darwin?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Adelaide from Darwin.

How far is Adelaide from Darwin?

The distance between Darwin and Adelaide is 2,617.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Darwin and Adelaide?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 71 kgs of CO2, a train 92 kgs, a car 445 kgs, and a flight 644 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Darwin to Adelaide?

You can get to Adelaide with just £126 by taking a Flight from Jetstar Airways.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Adelaide in just 3h 35m with a Flight from Jetstar Airways.

More routes to Darwin and to Adelaide

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Darwin and to Adelaide. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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