There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Lead by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Maryborough Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 32m$28–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Maryborough Station/Station Stbus Coach / ...
2h 58m$21–44Drive 165.5 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Adelaide Leadcar 165.5 km
2h 15m$30–43
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Lead is to train which costs $28 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Lead is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Adelaide Lead station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Maryborough Station/Station St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Adelaide Lead station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Maryborough Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Melbourne and Adelaide Lead is 188 km. The road distance is 165.5 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Lead without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $28 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Lead, including transfers.
Melbourne to Adelaide Lead bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Adelaide Lead train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Lead is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $28 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Adelaide Lead, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Maryborough Station twice a week. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Maryborough Station/Station St 6 times a week. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 2h 51m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Maryborough Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Maryborough Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Adelaide Lead bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Maryborough Station/Station St.
Melbourne to Adelaide Lead train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Maryborough Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Adelaide Lead is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Melbourne to Adelaide Lead.
There are 30+ hotels available in Adelaide Lead.