There are 7 ways to get from Adelaide to Great Western by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Adelaide to Horshambus Melbourne
- Take the bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Cubitt St/Western Hwybus Coach
7h 36m$7–81Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
8h 15m$146–297Drive 504.2 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Great Westerncar 504.2 km
5h 39m$89–128Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ADL - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain
6h 41m$154–363Bus via BP Roadhouse/North Tce
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Coonalpynbus
- Take the bus from BP Roadhouse/North Tce to Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Avebus
- Take the bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Cubitt St/Western Hwybus
9h 17m$43–95Fly to Mount Gambier Airport, bus
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane ADL - MGB
- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus
- Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Araratbus
8h 37m$259–462Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane ADL - AVV
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat Stationtrain
7h 12m$195–589
Adelaide to Great Western by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Great Western is to bus via BP Roadhouse/North Tce which costs $40 - $95 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Great Western is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Great Western. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Cubitt St/Western Hwy via Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Great Western station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Stawell Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Adelaide and Great Western is 513 km. The road distance is 504.2 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Great Western without a car is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs $7 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Adelaide to Great Western, including transfers.
Adelaide to Great Western bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide to Great Western train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Great Western is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs $7 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Great Western, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Adelaide to Cubitt St/Western Hwy via Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Adelaide Station to Stawell Station twice a week. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 7h 4m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–370
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–390
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–250
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–390
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Mount Gambier Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–360
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Adelaide Station to Stawell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $140–180
- Red Premium
- $240–290
Train from North Shore Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $55–70
- Red Premium
- $100–130
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Adelaide to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Adelaide to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Cubitt St/Western Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from BP Roadhouse/North Tce to Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–26
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Cubitt St/Western Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Hamilton Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–18
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ararat
- Phone
- 1300 851 345
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stateliner
Bus from Adelaide to Coonalpyn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Stateliner
- Schedules at
- Stateliner
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Adelaide to Great Western bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Horsham station.
Great Western is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 1:53 PM in Adelaide and 2:23 PM in Great Western.
Adelaide to Great Western train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Stawell Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Great Western is 504 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Adelaide to Great Western.
There are 19+ hotels available in Great Western.


















