What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $22 - $75 and takes 14h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $120 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide Hills and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Stop 26 Morialta Rd - South side and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Stop 1 Botanic Rd - South East side and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide Hills and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide Hills station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

How far is it from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne?

The distance between Adelaide Hills and Melbourne is 681 km. The road distance is 716.8 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 11h 38m and costs $67 - $71.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide Hills to Melbourne bus from?

Adelaide Hills to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.

Where do I catch the Adelaide Hills to Melbourne train from?

Adelaide Hills to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.

Train or bus from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne is to bus which takes 11h 38m and costs $67 - $71. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $430 and takes 13h 14m.

Where does the Adelaide Hills to Melbourne bus arrive?

Adelaide Hills to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Adelaide Hills and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 30 min ahead of Adelaide Hills. It is currently 5:42 PM in Adelaide Hills and 6:12 PM in Melbourne.

Where does the Adelaide Hills to Melbourne train arrive?

Adelaide Hills to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide Hills to Melbourne is 717 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5308+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Stop 26 Morialta Rd - South side to Stop Y1 Currie St - South sidebus
2. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ADL - MEL
3h 55m
$128–308
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
14h 1m
$23–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
11h 38m
$68–71
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
13h 14m
$220–430
Drive 716.8 km
1. Drive from Adelaide Hills to Melbournecar 716.8 km
8h 8m
$128–185

Adelaide Hills to Melbourne by bus

14Weekly Buses

11h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 680.8 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Adelaide Hills, SA, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station twice a week. Tickets cost $210–420 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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