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Getting around Adelaide

With free trams and buses within the city centre, getting around Adelaide is quick and easy.

By Mark Sariban

Adelaide is an easy city to get around, with a great range of options for public transport, driving, cycling and walking. Here’s how to get around Adelaide with ease.

Transport in Adelaide

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Adelaide, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission

  • Airport Transfers
  • Accessibility

Adelaide has an extensive public transport system of buses, trains and trams. To use the network, it’s recommended that you purchase a MetroCard. You can purchase a regular metroCARD at Adelaide Airport or from participating retailers in the city. Use the Adelaide Metro’s My next service tool to find your nearest stop and real-time service information.

  • You can also purchase a metroCARD Visitor Pass , which gives you three days of unlimited travel on the Adelaide Metro network for one fixed fee. These cards can be purchased from the Adelaide Metro InfoCentre at the Adelaide Railway Station .
  • If you choose a regular metroCARD, you’ll need to load it with some money to cover your fares. You can do this participating retailers , at metroCARD retail agents or by using ticket machines at train stations. 
  • You can use a contactless credit card, debit card or mobile device to tap and pay on trams and O-Bahn busway buses. Note that the tap and pay option does not provide the benefit of discounted transfers to other services.
  • To start your ride, tap your card on the reader when you board your selected mode of transport and be sure to tap off when you disembark.

Tip: If you arrive on a cruise ship, you can purchase an inexpensive one-day Cruise ship metroCARD at the Outer Harbor railway station or the Adelaide Metro InfoCentre.

Adelaide is serviced by Adelaide Airport (ADL) near the city centre. There are several options for reaching the city from the airport. 

  • Public buses are an easy way to get from Adelaide Airport to the city. J1 and J2 buses run from the airport to the city approximately every 30 minutes. You can use a metroCARD to pay for this airport service.
  • You’ll find taxi ranks and rideshare pick-up areas at the front of each terminal – simply follow the signage. The journey from the airport to the city takes around 15 minutes.

In Australia, airlines, trains, buses and ferries have accessible options for people using mobility devices, as well as services for hearing and vision impaired travellers. Many hotels and attractions in South Australia , including surrounding areas such as Adelaide Hills , are also accessible.

  • Adelaide Airport provides special assistance for people with disabilities and can help with baggage, getting around the airport, and getting on and off the plane. 
  • The majority of buses, trams and trains have accessible options – check the Adelaide Metro website for information on using public transport before your trip.

Getting around Adelaide on public transport

Tram, Jetty Road, Adelaide, SA © South Australian Tourism Commission

Tram, Adelaide, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission

Adelaide has a useful tram service that operates through the city centre and inner suburbs. It’s most convenient for travel within the city and reaching the popular coastal suburb of Glenelg. The service runs every 10-15 minutes from around 7am to midnight. 

  • The tram is free to use in Adelaide city centre between Entertainment Centre Station and South Terrace Station.

Adelaide’s rail network is a great way to visit attractions outside of the city centre. From Adelaide Railway Station, you can catch the Outer Harbor line train to reach destinations such as historic Port Adelaide and the beachside suburb of Semaphore.

Adelaide has a free City Connector bus service operate in both clockwise and anticlockwise directions in the city centre.

  • Use 98 City Connector buses to travel between Adelaide’s downtown hotels and attractions such as the South Australian Museum , Adelaide Botanic Garden , Adelaide Zoo and Adelaide Oval .

Getting around Adelaide by car

The Parade, Norwood, SA © South Australian Tourism Commission

The Parade, Norwood, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission

Driving in Adelaide is easy and safe, but you may find it’s easier to use a combination of taxis, rideshares and public transport to get around town. You can also book tours to many of the stunning destinations outside of Adelaide and leave the driving to someone else.

If you do opt to rent a car at the airport or in the city, you may want to check whether your hotel charges a daily parking fee. 

  • The City of Adelaide operates nine UPark off-street car parks with approximately 6,000 car parking spaces.
  • Download the free City of Adelaide Park Adelaide app to find parking spaces and make contactless payments on your smart device.

Adelaide is served by three major taxi companies: Independent taxis , Suburban taxis and 13cabs (Yellow Cabs) .

  • You can hail a taxi on the street (a taxi is available if its rooftop light is on) or at taxi ranks in built-up areas.
  • You can also book a taxi by phoning individual companies, downloading their apps or using the GoCatch app.

Most major ridesharing platforms operate in Adelaide, including Uber , Ola and DiDi , as well as local operator GoCatch.

Tip: Female travellers can also book a ride with Shebah , a rideshare service with all-women drivers catering to women. (Adult men can use the service if they need to transport a child who requires an approved child safety seat.)

Make the most of your time in Adelaide with a guided driving tour, such as Adelaide Sightseeing’s Adelaide City Highlights tour.

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Temptation Sailing, Adelaide, South Australia © Tourism Australia

  • Cycling & scooting

Taking a sightseeing cruise on Adelaide’s rivers is a great way to see the city. 

  • Cruise the River Torrens through the city centre on the charming river boat Popeye . 
  • Spot the dolphins of the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary during a Port River Cruises tour on Port Adelaide River.

The City of Adelaide’s cycling networks make riding around the city easy and enjoyable.

  • Follow the Adelaide Bike Art Trail to see 11 large-scale sculptures located next to public bike racks. 
  • Download an app from Beam or Neuron to access a pool of shared e-bikes and e-scooters across Adelaide.

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Glenelg Tram

Adelaide, South Australia

Linking Adelaide city center to the historic beachfront suburb of Glenelg, the Glenelg Tram is a relic of a public transport network that once spanned the entire city. Attractive red heritage trams are available for charter and occasionally during special events, but almost all trams that run the scenic route are modern.

Adelaide metro tram services run three color-coded routes: Adelaide Entertainment Centre to Adelaide Botanic Gardens (yellow), Festival Plaza to Glenelg (blue), and Royal Adelaide Hospital to Glenelg (red). Services are free within Adelaide city center as far as South Terrace and again between Brighton Road and Glenelg. Between those points, use an Adelaide Metro ticket, rechargeable Metrocard, or the 3-day unlimited travel Visitor Pass. Buying tickets from the onboard vending machine requires exact change, so it’s generally easier to purchase them in advance.

A must for transport geeks, the Glenelg Tram is a great way for anyone to get around the city and Glenelg.

Younger children will love the tram ride to Glenelg as much as they enjoy the sandy beach. Under-5s ride free.

All Adelaide tram stops apart from City South are wheelchair-accessible. Wait for assistance on the boarding patch with the white-on-blue access symbol, then board either directly or via the access ramp.

Pick up the Glenelg Tram at stops throughout the city center and beyond, including Adelaide Railway Station and Rundle Mall, as well as along Jetty Road in Glenelg. The red and blue lines run all the way through to Glenelg. The yellow line runs between Botanic Gardens and Entertainment Centre only: Change at Royal Adelaide Hospital.

The main Glenelg tram lines operate from early morning until around midnight seven days a week. Over the Australian summer (roughly December through February), particularly during the summer school vacation, they can get very busy, especially on weekends. Travel during the week for a more tranquil experience, avoiding the morning and afternoon peaks (7am–9am and 4pm–7pm).

Today a seaside suburb of Adelaide known for its golden sands, Glenelg was the first settlement in all of South Australia. Founded in 1836, it functioned as Adelaide’s main port until Port Adelaide was built. By the late 19th century it was established as a tourist resort, with the first amusement park opening in 1930.

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Glenelg Tram, Adelaide: Timetable & fare prices

  • David Whitley

Glenelg Tram, Adelaide: Timetable & fare prices

The Glenelg tram in Adelaide runs seven times per hour during the day, with off-peak fares costing from $2.25. The tram is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide city centre to Glenelg Beach via public transport.

The Glenelg Tram in Adelaide connects the centre of the South Australian capital to the city’s most popular beach suburb.

For visitors, the Glenelg Tram is probably the most useful public transport route in Adelaide. Take it if you want to do the twilight sailing cruise or dolphin-watching cruise from Glenelg.

Glenelg tram stops

There are some routes that continue towards the Festival Plaza and Botanic Gardens, but the primary Glenelg tram service runs to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre at peak times, and the Royal Adelaide Hospital the rest of the time.

All of the Glenelg trams stop at Victoria Square , City South and South Terrace , however.

In Glenelg, the Glenelg tram stops at Glenelg East, Brighton Road and Jetty Road before terminating at Moseley Square.

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  • DOLPHINS: Swim with wild dolphins, kayak with the resident bottlenose pod or watch them on a dolphin cruise .
  • FOOD AND WINE : Indulge on Adelaide food tour including Adelaide Central Market. Or try a wine discovery tour with tastings at the National Wine Centre. Or the ultimate Penfolds Magill Estate experience with full estate tour & Grange tasting.
  • WILDLIFE: Spot koalas on a guided Morialta nature hike . Or walk from Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty with entrance to Cleland Wildlife Park .
  • CRUISES: Watch the sun set on a twilight coastal cruise , or get to know the city on a Torrens River cruise .
  • SPORT: Dare to take on the Adelaide Oval Roofclimb or enter the fabled scoreboard on the behind-the-scenes stadium tour .
  • ACTION: Descend Mount Lofty on a downhill mountain bike tour or kayak along the Torrens River .

Glenelg tram timetable

According to the Glenelg tram timetable, the first tram of the day departs from the Adelaide Entertainment Centre at 05.40, and arrive at Moseley Square at 06.25.

The last tram of the day is at 12.30, arriving in Glenelg at 01.15.

The journey from Adelaide Entertainment Centre to the Moseley Square terminus takes about 45 minutes.

From South Terrace to Moseley Square, the Glenelg tram takes around 34 minutes .

For most of the day, there are seven Glenelg trams per hour.

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Glenelg tram fares

The Glenelg tram fares cost $5.90 during peak travel time and $4 in the off-peak period. This is for a single ticket.

However, if paying with a rechargeable Metrocard, the Glenelg tram costs $4.05 in peak times and $2.25 off-peak.

Other reasons to go to Glenelg include Temptation Sailing’s dolphin swimming tours and the Moseley Beach Club .

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Top 10 things about Adelaide trams

Adelaide’s tram service is as much a south australian icon as farmer’s union iced coffee   or haigh’s chocolate ..

A yellow Flexity trams arriving at the Victoria Square platform where customers are waiting.

Electric trams have operated in the Adelaide for more than a century now and catching the tram to Glenelg regularly features in online lists of top things to do in Adelaide – just Google it !

So, what is it that’s so great about Adelaide’s tram service?

1. It’s free!

Yes, you have to pay to travel between South Terrace and Brighton Road but within the CBD and all the way out to the Entertainment Centre, travel by tram is completely free – all day, every day! It’s also free along the famous Jetty Road strip at Glenelg. Hop on and hop off all over the place!

2. Go straight to major attractions

Whether you’re heading to the Entertainment Centre , South Australian Museum , Art Gallery , Botanic Gardens , Rundle Mall , Central Market , Convention Centre , Adelaide Oval or Glenelg , the tram can get you there – and many other places in between or nearby. It will even take you to the Royal Adelaide Hospital or to the gates of Morphettville Racecourse on race days. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, the tram is a great option to get you places!

A red and blue Citadis tram sits at the Festival Plaza tram platform under a night sky with a birightly lit Adelaide Oval and St Peter's Cathedral behind it.

3. No need for timetables

Yes, trams do run to a timetable, but with a tram arriving every 10 minutes for much of the day – and every 5 minutes during peak hour – all you need to do is head to your nearest tram stop and get on the first one headed in the right direction. If you need it, you can get timetable information on the Adelaide Metro website or use an app .

Customers walking to board a red Citadis tram at Rundle Mall platform.

4. Paying the fare is easy

If you travel outside of the free zone and you’re a regular customer, then you’ll most likely validate your metroCARD which can be recharged online or at the on-board ticket vending machine. If you don’t have a metroCARD, you can tap-and-pay at one of the specially-marked validators with your credit card or smart device, or purchase a range of tickets at the on-board ticket vending machine (using cash, credit card or EFTPOS). Easy.

A yellow smart validatorin the foreground, with a grey validator in the background next to an on-board ticket vending machine.

5. It’s less hassle and cheaper than parking

With parking in the city costing around $20 for 4 hours, it’s much cheaper and easier to just jump on a tram! Or, use the Park’n’Ride facility at the Entertainment Centre for just $5 (between 5.00am and 6.30pm if you enter before 5.00pm) and jump on the free tram into the city! Simple.

A row of cars parallel-parked on the street with a tra crossing an intersection in the background.

6. Transfer to other services

All metroCARD and MetroTicket fares are valid for 2 hours and can be used to travel on other Adelaide Metro trams, trains and buses. At the moment, tap-and-pay fares can only be used to transfer to other tram services. As trams travel along major thoroughfares like North Terrace and King William Street, and stop directly outside the Adelaide Railway Station, jumping onto another service is easy! Use the Adelaide Metro Journey Planner to help get you where you need to go.

A red citadis tram next to 2 Adelaide Metro buses on King William Street, Adelaide. It is dusk and all have headlights on.

7. Reduced (or free) fares

Children under 5 travel for free (at all times) with an accompanying parent or carer. School students aged 5 and above pay discounted fares (those aged 15 or above must carry their student ID when travelling). On weekends, South Australian school holidays and public holidays, two children under the age of 15 can travel free when they are with an adult who is using an adult Daytrip MetroTicket.

Concession fares are available for full-time post-secondary students, transport concession card holders and others.

Seniors Card holders can currently travel for free at all times except weekdays 7.00–9.00 am and 3.00–7.00 pm, during which times concession fares apply (and your Seniors Card is also a rechargable metroCARD!). From 1 July 2022, this will be extended to allow seniors to travel for free at any time – more information will be available soon.

Visiting Seniors Card holders from interstate can get a free 14 day pass which entitles them to travel subject to the same conditions as SA Seniors. Passes can be obtained from various visitor and information centres or can be ordered online .

And free travel is often available for ticket holders at special events like AFL matches.

8. Every tram is accessible

Both Citadis and Flexity trams are equipped with ramps that operators will deploy upon request for those with mobility scooters, wheelchairs, or other mobility aids. There are priority seats and designated spaces on board, along with loudspeaker announcements for every stop. For more information about access and disability see the Adelaide Metro website.

A tram operator deploying an access ramp on a Flexity tram.

9. Friendly employees are there to help you

Customer Service Officers are always out and about on the network to help customers with ticket purchases, route queries, and more. Tram operators can help you when they’re not driving, and there are points near tram doors that allow you communicate with the driver in an emergency. And if you have any feedback about the service or you need to enquire about lost property, then contact the Adelaide Metro Infoline on 1300 311 108.

2 Customer Service Officers talking to a customer on a tram.

10. It just feels special

Trams make memories. No matter whether you remember riding the H-class to Glenelg for ice cream, or if you’ve jumped on the Citadis and Flexity trams to get you to uni, the tram is a little bit different to Adelaide’s other modes of public transport – something of a novelty that we remember with joy.

It could be the fact that with only 3 routes, the tram is what you catch to get to those ‘special places’ in Adelaide.

Perhaps it’s the sense of history that surrounds the service.

Or it could be the fact that it’s been an environmentally-friendly transport option for more than 100 years, long before the current focus on emissions and the move to electric vehicles.

Whatever the reason, the tram holds a special place in the hearts of South Australians. So whether you’re a local or a visitor, you can rely on the tram service to get you there easily and safely – and leave you with some great memories!

A citadis, Flexity, and H-class tram in the depot yard.

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All buses, trains and trams have ramps to help people who need them to board.

There are priority seats and allocated spaces on-board with signs on them for people who:

  • use wheelchairs and other mobility aids
  • have assistance dogs
  • may have difficulties standing safely
  • are pregnant
  • are with children in prams.

While any passenger can use an empty priority seat or space, you must move if someone else needs it more than you do. Remember that not all disabilities or mobility issues are easy to see.

As a courtesy, passengers should offer their seat to any passenger who looks like they could use a seat.

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After midnight buses run on Saturday nights between midnight and 6:00 am Sunday morning in some locations.

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Transport drivers can't help you onto vehicles or lift items for you, and they may stop you from boarding if you have anything with you that is dangerous, unhygienic or too big to fit on board.

You can't take bikes on buses or trams.

You can take your bike on trains. You can secure your bike in an empty wheelchair space during your trip, but you must move it if someone using a mobility aid needs the area.

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Fares and tickets

Adelaide Metro fares are the same on buses, trains and trams and remain the same no matter the distance travelled. You can pay with a rechargeable metroCARD , Adelaide Metro tap and pay ticket by using your credit/debit card or smart device, or the free Adelaide Metro Buy & Go app . You can use metroCARD on all buses, trains and trams. You can use tap and pay and Buy & Go on buses and trams, with transfers to trains departing Adelaide Railway Station.

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Concession fares

Check if you're eligible for concession travel

Free city trams and circle buses

Adelaide Metro offers some  free public transport services within the city centre and to  North Adelaide.

On demand buses

On-demand buses , offering door-to-door public transport services are available in some areas.

Park and ride

At Park 'n' Ride car parks you can leave your car and transfer to an Adelaide Metro public transport service to complete the journey.

Secure bike cages, bike lockers and disability parking bays are also available at many locations.

Real time passenger information

Real time arrival information for buses, trains and trams, timetables and a journey planner are available online through the Adelaide Metro website or one of the recommended public transport apps . Adelaide public transport information is also integrated into Google Maps.

Visiting Adelaide

Use the Adelaide Metro bus, tram and train network to get around.

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How to get to and from Adelaide airport

Adelaide airport is 8 kilometres from the centre of the city and is easily accessed by car, bus and taxi.

The Adelaide Airport bus travels between Adelaide airport and the city. There are other services to Glenelg, West Lakes Centre, and Marion Centre Interchanges.

Download the free Adelaide Metro Buy & Go app for a range of ticket options, or pay on board using Adelaide Metro tap and pay .

Related information

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Phone: 1300 311 108 Lines are open 7:00 am to 8:00 pm every day

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Visit Adelaide Railway Station InfoCentre

North Terrace (near the barrier gates to the trains) Open: 7:00 am to 8:00 pm every day (special event days 7:00 am to 12:15 am) View location map

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    City tram. Tram routes around the CBD are free. The free zone is the area between the South Terrace stop, Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Festival Plaza and the Botanic Gardens. If you are going from the city towards Glenelg and stay on the tram past the South Terrace stop, you will need to pay for an Adelaide Metro fare. Jetty Road tram

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    See their website for: Journey Planner or My Next Service (real time information) train, tram and bus timetables. information on fares and tickets. free and special services. events and service disruptions. You can also call the Adelaide Metro InfoLine on 1300 311 108 between 7:00 am to 8:00 pm daily.

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    The Glenelg tram fares cost $5.90 during peak travel time and $4 in the off-peak period. This is for a single ticket. However, if paying with a rechargeable Metrocard, the Glenelg tram costs $4.05 in peak times and $2.25 off-peak. Other reasons to go to Glenelg include Temptation Sailing's dolphin swimming tours and the Moseley Beach Club.

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    The Adelaide Metro 'plan my journey' tool isn't the only way we can help you get around. You can also use my next service for real-time arrivals nearby, the service disruption list for anything that may impact your journey, and the find retailers and facilities map if you need metroCARD services, bike storage or car parking. Find out how much you could be saving by switching to public ...

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    The Glenelg tram runs from the Entertainment Centre in Hindmarsh, through the city and down to Glenelg. Services run frequently, and the tram offers a pleasant ride through the south western suburbs of Adelaide. Glenelg is a great place to visit, beautiful beach and plenty of little shops, cafes and restaurants.

  19. Adelaide Metro fares

    Adelaide Metro fares. Adelaide Metro fares are the same on buses, trains and trams. Each fare allows a travel period of two hours for any distance travelled. You can pay with a rechargeable metroCARD, Adelaide Metro tap and pay, or the Adelaide Metro Buy & Go app.

  20. Glenelg to Adelaide

    Adelaide Metro operates a bus from Zone A Colley Tce - West side to Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Adelaide Metro operates a vehicle from Stop 16 Jetty Rd - North side to City South Tram Stop every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 28 min.

  21. Timetables

    Timetables. To find a timetable, you can either type in: Alternatively, you can browse all timetables in the tabs below. Find out how much you could be saving by switching to public transport using our savings estimator. Search for Adelaide Metro bus, train and tram timetables and maps by route number, name or destination.

  22. GLENELG TRAM (2024) All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...

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  23. Tickets

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