What is the cheapest way to get from McLaren Vale to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from McLaren Vale to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $27 - $80 and takes 15h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from McLaren Vale to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from McLaren Vale to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $130 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between McLaren Vale and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from McLaren Vale to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Stop 91 Main Rd - South West side and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Zone G Noarlunga Centre Interchange - East side and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

Is there a direct train between McLaren Vale and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from McLaren Vale station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

How far is it from McLaren Vale to Melbourne?

The distance between McLaren Vale and Melbourne is 714 km. The road distance is 731.9 km.

How do I travel from McLaren Vale to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from McLaren Vale to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 12h 57m and costs $104 - $109.

How long does it take to get from McLaren Vale to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from McLaren Vale to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McLaren Vale to Melbourne bus from?

McLaren Vale to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.

Where do I catch the McLaren Vale to Melbourne train from?

McLaren Vale to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.

Train or bus from McLaren Vale to Melbourne?

The best way to get from McLaren Vale to Melbourne is to bus which takes 12h 57m and costs $104 - $109. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $390 and takes 14h 34m.

Where does the McLaren Vale to Melbourne bus arrive?

McLaren Vale to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between McLaren Vale and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 30 min ahead of McLaren Vale. It is currently 1:05 AM in McLaren Vale and 1:35 AM in Melbourne.

Where does the McLaren Vale to Melbourne train arrive?

McLaren Vale to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from McLaren Vale to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between McLaren Vale to Melbourne is 732 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from McLaren Vale to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5289+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Seaford station to Adelaide stationtrain
2. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ADL - MEL
4h 40m
$138–373
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
15h 30m
$28–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
12h 57m
$105–109
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
14h 34m
$150–390
Drive 731.9 km
1. Drive from McLaren Vale to Melbournecar 731.9 km
8h 25m
$132–190

McLaren Vale to Melbourne by bus

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Distance: 713.8 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between McLaren Vale, SA, Australia and Melbourne, 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, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station twice a week. Tickets cost $140–380 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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