What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Encounter Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Encounter Bay is to train and bus which costs $11 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Encounter Bay?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Encounter Bay is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Encounter Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St station and arriving at Encounter Bay Maude Street. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Encounter Bay?

The distance between Adelaide and Encounter Bay is 89 km. The road distance is 86.9 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Encounter Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Encounter Bay without a car is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs $8 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Encounter Bay?

The bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Encounter Bay Maude Street takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Encounter Bay bus from?

Adelaide to Encounter Bay bus services, operated by LinkSA, depart from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St.

Where does the Adelaide to Encounter Bay bus arrive?

Adelaide to Encounter Bay bus services, operated by LinkSA, arrive at Encounter Bay Maude Street station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Encounter Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Encounter Bay is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Adelaide to Encounter Bay.

Where can I stay near Encounter Bay?

There are 516+ hotels available in Encounter Bay.

Adelaide to Encounter Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide to Encounter Bay by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Encounter Bay Maude Street1251
1h 44m
$8–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Adelaide station to Seaford stationSeafrd
2. Take the bus from Zone B Seaford Interchange to Encounter Bay Maude St Stop 41252 / ...
2h 29m
$12–31
Drive 86.9 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Encounter Bay86.9 km
1h 7m
$18–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Adelaide to Encounter Bay86.9 km
1h 7m
$180–220

Adelaide to Encounter Bay by bus

12Weekly Buses

1h 44mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.4 km
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Encounter Bay, SA, Australia?

LinkSA operates a bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Encounter Bay Maude Street twice daily. Tickets cost $8–45 and the journey takes 1h 44m.

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