There are 5 ways to get from Dandenong to Adelaide by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Yarraman Station to Town Hall Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
4h 22m$140–374Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
13h 48m$22–72Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
12h 22m$152–392Drive 750.6 km
- Drive from Dandenong to Adelaidecar 750.6 km
8h 36m$135–195Bus via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd
- Take the bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St to The Pines SC/Reynolds Rdbus 901
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
13h 53m$101–105
Dandenong to Adelaide by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dandenong to Adelaide is to bus which costs $22 - $75 and takes 13h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Dandenong to Adelaide is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $140 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Dandenong to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at 85 Franklin St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Dandenong station to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Yarraman Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
The distance between Dandenong and Adelaide is 699 km. The road distance is 750.6 km.
The best way to get from Dandenong to Adelaide without a car is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs $150 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Dandenong to Adelaide, including transfers.
Dandenong to Adelaide bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Dandenong to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Dandenong to Adelaide is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs $150 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $75 and takes 13h 48m.
What companies run services between Dandenong, VIC, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station twice a week. Tickets cost $140–380 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St once a week. Tickets cost $11–60 and the journey takes 11h 50m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–390
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–290
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport via Mount Gambier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–700
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Yarraman Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- 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
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–60
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St to The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Dandenong to Adelaide bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at 85 Franklin St station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Dandenong. It is currently 8:22 PM in Dandenong and 7:52 PM in Adelaide.
Dandenong to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dandenong to Adelaide is 751 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Dandenong to Adelaide.
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