There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parafield Gardens by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
2h 42m$105–330Bus via Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
14h 56m$44–93Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
13h 4m$178–418Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
13h 19m$128–132Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Parafield Gardens733.9 km
8h 22mDrive 733.9 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parafield Gardenscar 733.9 km
8h 22m$131–190
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parafield Gardens by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parafield Gardens is to bus via Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr which costs $40 - $95 and takes 14h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parafield Gardens is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $100 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parafield Gardens. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Stop 37 Shepherdson Rd - South West side via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Stop U2 Victoria Sq - North West side and Zone C Mawson Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Parafield Gardens station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Parafield Gardens station via Adelaide station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Parafield Gardens is 667 km. The road distance is 733.9 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parafield Gardens without a car is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs $170 - $420.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parafield Gardens, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parafield Gardens bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parafield Gardens train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parafield Gardens is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $100 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $420 and takes 13h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $128 - $132 and takes 13h 19m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Parafield Gardens, SA, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) hourly. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- $90–290
- 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 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- 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
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Parafield Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parafield Gardens bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.
Parafield Gardens is 30 min behind Melbourne Airport (MEL). It is currently 8:26 AM in Melbourne Airport (MEL) and 7:56 AM in Parafield Gardens.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parafield Gardens train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parafield Gardens is 734 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Parafield Gardens.
There are 1465+ hotels available in Parafield Gardens.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Parafield Gardens. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.