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How to get fromAdelaide to Outbackby plane, unknown, bus or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Adelaide to Outback by plane, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)planeADL - AYQ
    2. Walk from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Outbackunknown
    9h 21m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Docker River Kaltukatjarabus
    3. Walk from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Outbackunknown
    34h 2m

  3. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springstrain
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Docker River Kaltukatjarabus
    3. Walk from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Outbackunknown
    39h 3m

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Adelaide to Outback. However, you can take the bus to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, walk to Adelaide Airport (ADL) airport, fly to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ), then travel to Outback. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Outback via Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Docker River Kaltukatjara in around 34h 2m.

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