There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Central Station to St Kilda Beach by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
3h 32m$203–458Bus via North Haven station
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
13h 33m$91–160Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
11h 59m$226–486Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
12h 36m$170–194Drive 747.4 km
- Drive from Melbourne Central Station to St Kilda Beachcar 747.4 km
8h 33m$133–191
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to St Kilda Beach is to bus via North Haven station which costs $90 - $160 and takes 13h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to St Kilda Beach is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $200 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Central Station to St Kilda Beach. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Stop 60 Victoria Rd - West side via Stop X1 Currie St - South side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Central Station station to St Kilda Beach station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
The distance between Melbourne Central Station and St Kilda Beach is 695 km. The road distance is 747.4 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to St Kilda Beach without a car is to train which takes 11h 59m and costs $220 - $490.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Melbourne Central Station to St Kilda Beach, including transfers.
Melbourne Central Station to St Kilda Beach bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne Central Station to St Kilda Beach train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to St Kilda Beach is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $200 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $490 and takes 11h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $200 and takes 12h 36m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia and St Kilda Beach, 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
- $140–380
- 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
- $90–280
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Central Station to St Kilda Beach bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.
St Kilda Beach is 30 min behind Melbourne Central Station. It is currently 5:26 AM in Melbourne Central Station and 4:56 AM in St Kilda Beach.
Melbourne Central Station to St Kilda Beach train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Central Station to St Kilda Beach is 747 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Melbourne Central Station to St Kilda Beach.
There are 1623+ hotels available in St Kilda Beach.







