What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Clifton Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Clifton Springs is to bus via Bendigo which costs $18 - $80 and takes 17h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Clifton Springs?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Clifton Springs is to fly and line 60 bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $110 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Clifton Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Clifton Springs. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Connie St/Beacon Point via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Clifton Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Clifton Springs station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Geelong Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Clifton Springs?

The distance between Adelaide and Clifton Springs is 753 km. The road distance is 722.6 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Clifton Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Clifton Springs without a car is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs $140 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Clifton Springs?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Adelaide to Clifton Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Clifton Springs bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Clifton Springs train from?

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

Train or bus from Adelaide to Clifton Springs?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Clifton Springs is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs $140 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $120 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Adelaide to Clifton Springs bus arrive?

Adelaide to Clifton Springs bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Clifton Springs?

Clifton Springs is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 3:34 PM in Adelaide and 4:04 PM in Clifton Springs.

Where does the Adelaide to Clifton Springs train arrive?

Adelaide to Clifton Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at North Shore Station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Clifton Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Clifton Springs is 723 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Adelaide to Clifton Springs.

Where can I stay near Clifton Springs?

There are 990+ hotels available in Clifton Springs.

Adelaide to Clifton Springs - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide to Clifton Springs by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ADL - MEL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
5h 43m
$145–370
Bus via Bendigo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
17h 3m
$18–80
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to North Shore Stationtrain The Overland
11h 53m
$147–364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Ballaratbus Melbourne
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
12h 23m
$102–120
Drive 722.6 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Clifton Springscar 722.6 km
8h 24m
$129–187
Fly to Avalon Airport, line 60 bus
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane ADL - AVV
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Whitcombes Rd/Portarlington Rdbus
5h 37m
$119–428

Adelaide to Clifton Springs by train and bus

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Distance: 753.4 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Adelaide Station to North Shore Station twice a week. Tickets cost $130–350 and the journey takes 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Connie St/Beacon Point via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 12h 23m.

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