What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Hills?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Hills is to bus via Stop 26 Magill Rd - North side which costs $16 - $65 and takes 12h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Hills?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Hills is to fly and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $130 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Adelaide Hills?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Adelaide Hills. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Stop 26 Montacute Rd - North side via Stop V1 King William St - West side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Adelaide Hills?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Adelaide Hills station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Adelaide Hills?

The distance between Melbourne and Adelaide Hills is 681 km. The road distance is 717.2 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Adelaide Hills without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Hills without a car is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $68 - $71.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Hills?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Hills, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Adelaide Hills bus from?

Melbourne to Adelaide Hills bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Adelaide Hills train from?

Melbourne to Adelaide Hills train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Adelaide Hills?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Hills is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $68 - $71. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $420 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Melbourne to Adelaide Hills bus arrive?

Melbourne to Adelaide Hills bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Adelaide Hills?

Adelaide Hills is 30 min behind Melbourne. It is currently 7:17 PM in Melbourne and 6:47 PM in Adelaide Hills.

Where does the Melbourne to Adelaide Hills train arrive?

Melbourne to Adelaide Hills train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Adelaide Hills?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Adelaide Hills is 717 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Melbourne to Adelaide Hills.

Where can I stay near Adelaide Hills?

There are 1658+ hotels available in Adelaide Hills.

Melbourne to Adelaide Hills - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Hills by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
2. Take the bus from Stop X1 Pulteney St - West side to Stop 26 Morialta Rd - North sidebus
4h 6m
$133–368
Bus via Stop 26 Magill Rd - North side
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
12h 41m
$16–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
11h 5m
$68–71
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
11h 25m
$217–419
Drive 717.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Adelaide Hillscar 717.2 km
8h 8m
$132–190

Melbourne to Adelaide Hills by bus and foot

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11h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 681.1 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Adelaide Hills, SA, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide twice daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 10h 15m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station twice a week. Tickets cost $210–420 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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