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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Station is to bus which costs $10 - $100 and takes 10h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Station is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $120 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Adelaide Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Adelaide. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Adelaide Station?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Adelaide Station station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Adelaide Station?

The distance between Melbourne and Adelaide Station is 671 km. The road distance is 721.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Station without a car is to bus which takes 10h 27m and costs $10 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Station, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Adelaide Station?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Station is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $120 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $100 and takes 10h 27m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $380 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Melbourne to Adelaide Station bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Adelaide Station?

Adelaide Station is 30 min behind Melbourne. It is currently 9:56 PM in Melbourne and 9:26 PM in Adelaide Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Adelaide Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Adelaide Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Adelaide Station is 722 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Melbourne to Adelaide Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Melbourne to Adelaide Station?

Book your Melbourne to Adelaide Station bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Adelaide Station?

There are 1594+ hotels available in Adelaide Station.

Melbourne to Adelaide Station - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Adelaide Station by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
3h 31m
$128–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
10h 27m
$10–100
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1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
10h 57m
$148–379
Drive 721.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Adelaide Stationcar 721.7 km
8h 10m
$130–188

Melbourne to Adelaide Station by bus and foot

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Distance: 670.8 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) hourly. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide twice daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 10h 15m. V-Line Buses also services this route once a week.

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