There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Gisborne by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ADL - MEL
4h 31m$145–395Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
- Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken Stbus Bendigo
12h 20m$10–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Gisborne Stationtrain Bendigo
11h 52m$105–114Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Gisborne Stationtrain Bendigo
13h 27m$153–389Drive 696.6 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Gisbornecar 696.6 km
7h 53m$125–181
Adelaide to Gisborne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Gisborne is to bus which costs $10 - $70 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Gisborne is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $140 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Gisborne. However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Gisborne station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Gisborne Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
The distance between Adelaide and Gisborne is 687 km. The road distance is 696.6 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Gisborne without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 52m and costs $105 - $115.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Adelaide to Gisborne, including transfers.
Adelaide to Gisborne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.
Adelaide to Gisborne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Gisborne is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $140 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $390 and takes 13h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $10 - $70 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Gisborne, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Adelaide Station to Brantome St/Robertson St via Southern Cross Station, Gisborne Station, and Gisborne Station/Early St in around 13h 27m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–390
- 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
- $90–290
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Gisborne Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Southern Cross Station to Gisborne Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–55
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Adelaide to Gisborne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.
Gisborne is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 2:24 PM in Adelaide and 2:54 PM in Gisborne.
Adelaide to Gisborne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Gisborne is 697 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Adelaide to Gisborne.
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