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How to get fromAdelaide to Bairnsdaleby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Adelaide to Bairnsdale by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane ADL - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    8h 16m
    $138–377

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus bus
    16h
    $98–137

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train Traralgon
    14h 55m
    $105–113

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train The Overland
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train Traralgon
    16h 30m
    $153–388

  5. Drive 1,002.4 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Bairnsdalecar car 1,002.4 km
    11h 16m
    $180–260

  6. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane ADL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    11h 27m
    $263–601

  7. Fly to Merimbula Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane ADL - MIM
    2. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Bairnsdalebus bus
    11h 45m
    $509–933

  8. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane ADL - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    9h 59m
    $124–517

Adelaide to Bairnsdale by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 944.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Adelaide Station to Bairnsdale Station via Southern Cross Station in around 16h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Bairnsdale via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 16h.

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