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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Barossa Valleyby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Barossa Valley by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MEL - ADL
    2. Take the train from Adelaide station to Gawler stationtrain train
    4h 42m
    $110–335

  2. Bus via Gawler station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus bus Coach
    16h 15m
    $49–98

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Overland
    14h 46m
    $190–433

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Gawlerbus bus Adelaide
    15h 12m
    $158–167

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Barossa Valleyrideshare rideshare 733.5 km
    8h 27m

  6. Drive 733.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Barossa Valleycar car 733.5 km
    8h 27m
    $131–189

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Barossa Valley by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration15h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Barossa Valley, 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, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Young St / Murray St - North West side via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Adelaide, Adelaide Central Bus Station, Gawler, and Stop 124 Lyndoch Rd - North side in around 15h 12m.

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