Victor Harbor is about 83 km south of Adelaide on the South Coast Road (A13), a drive of about an hour. Several bus companies run regular services from Adelaide's central bus station, with more frequent services on weekends and during school holidays.
There is no regular train service between Adelaide and Victor Harbor (the Cockle Train is heritage-only), so a car gives the most flexibility for exploring the Fleurieu Peninsula, including the wine regions at McLaren Vale (35 km north) and the beaches around Goolwa and the Murray River mouth.