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How to get fromAdelaide to Bathurst Islandby plane, ferry, bus or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Adelaide to Bathurst Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)planeADL - DRW
    2. Take the ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyangaferry
    12h 57m
    $454–934

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
    3. Take the ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyangaferry
    2d
    $638–1,216

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to DarwintrainThe Ghan
    2. Take the ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyangaferry
    2d 11h
    $3,103–3,118

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Bathurst Island, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Adelaide to Bathurst Island. However, you can take the bus to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, walk to Adelaide Airport (ADL) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), walk to Henry Wrigley Dr Airport Precinct, take the line 3 bus to Casuarina Terminus, take the line 10 bus to Darwin Interchange, take the line 14 bus to Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Cullen Bay, then take the ferry to Wurrumiyanga. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Wurrumiyanga via Alice Springs, Darwin Interchange, Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, and Cullen Bay in around 2d.

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