There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus, plane, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Stop 26 Morialta Rd - North side to Zone B Paradise Interchange - South East sidebus
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ADL - MEL
3h 12m$100–330Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury Stationtrain Bendigo
15h 8m$28–78Bus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
12h 7m$128–132Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
13h 47m$178–418Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne-MEL712.8 km
8h 3mDrive 712.8 km
- Drive from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 712.8 km
8h 3m$127–183
Adelaide Hills to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus and train which costs $27 - $80 and takes 15h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $95 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Stop 26 Morialta Rd - South side and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Adelaide and Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide Hills station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.
The distance between Adelaide Hills and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 668 km. The road distance is 712.8 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus which takes 12h 7m and costs $127 - $132.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Adelaide Hills to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide Hills to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus which takes 12h 7m and costs $127 - $132. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $420 and takes 13h 47m.
What companies run services between Adelaide Hills, SA, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
Firefly Express operates a bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $95–99 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 $140–380 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–280
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 311 108
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
Bus from Stop 26 Morialta Rd - North side to Zone B Paradise Interchange - South East side
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
- Schedules at
- Adelaide Metro
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Adelaide Hills to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 30 min ahead of Adelaide Hills. It is currently 4:23 PM in Adelaide Hills and 4:53 PM in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Adelaide Hills to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide Hills to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 713 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Adelaide Hills to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5298+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Adelaide Hills and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













