What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Carlton?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Carlton is to bus and train which costs $24 - $70 and takes 12h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Carlton?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Carlton is to fly and bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $120 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Carlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Carlton?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Carlton station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Melbourne Central Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Carlton?

The distance between Adelaide and Carlton is 672 km. The road distance is 720.6 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Carlton without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Carlton without a car is to bus which takes 10h 13m and costs $69 - $72.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Carlton?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Adelaide to Carlton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Carlton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Carlton train from?

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

Train or bus from Adelaide to Carlton?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Carlton is to bus which takes 10h 13m and costs $69 - $72. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $420 and takes 11h 31m.

Where does the Adelaide to Carlton bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Carlton?

Carlton is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 2:23 AM in Adelaide and 2:53 AM in Carlton.

Where does the Adelaide to Carlton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Adelaide to Carlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Carlton is 721 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Adelaide to Carlton.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5303+ hotels available in Carlton.

Adelaide to Carlton - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide to Carlton by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ADL - MEL
2. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Faraday St/Lygon Stbus
3h 37m
$129–309
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 Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
12h 46m
$24–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
10h 13m
$69–72
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
11h 31m
$218–420
Drive 720.6 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Carltoncar 720.6 km
8h 8m
$129–187
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane ADL - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain
4h 57m
$125–429

Adelaide to Carlton by bus, foot, and tram

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Distance: 672.3 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Carlton, 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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