There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Healesville Sanctuary by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly, train, line 685 bus
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ADL - MEL
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Healesville Sanctuary/Glen Eadie Avebus
6h 9m$140–365Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
15h 20m$30–76Bus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
13h 40m$107–111Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
14h 23m$155–386Drive 780.2 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Healesville Sanctuarycar 780.2 km
8h 59m$139–201
Adelaide to Healesville Sanctuary by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Healesville Sanctuary is to bus and train which costs $30 - $80 and takes 15h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Healesville Sanctuary is to fly and train and line 685 bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $140 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Healesville Sanctuary. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Healesville Sanctuary/Glen Eadie Ave via King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Lilydale Station/West William St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Healesville Sanctuary station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
The distance between Adelaide and Healesville Sanctuary is 750 km. The road distance is 780.2 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Healesville Sanctuary without a car is to bus which takes 13h 40m and costs $107 - $111.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Adelaide to Healesville Sanctuary, including transfers.
Adelaide to Healesville Sanctuary bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide to Healesville Sanctuary train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Healesville Sanctuary is to bus which takes 13h 40m and costs $107 - $111. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $390 and takes 14h 23m.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Healesville Sanctuary, VIC, Australia?
Firefly Express operates a bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Adelaide Station to Healesville Sanctuary via Southern Cross Station, Lilydale Station, Lilydale Station/West William St, and Healesville Sanctuary/Glen Eadie Ave in around 14h 23m.
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Healesville Sanctuary/Glen Eadie Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
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More Questions & Answers
Adelaide to Healesville Sanctuary bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Healesville Sanctuary is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 7:42 AM in Adelaide and 8:12 AM in Healesville Sanctuary.
Adelaide to Healesville Sanctuary train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Healesville Sanctuary is 780 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Adelaide to Healesville Sanctuary.
There are 814+ hotels available in Healesville Sanctuary.


















