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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Port Adelaide is to bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St which costs $16 - $65 and takes 13h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Port Adelaide is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs $130 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Port Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Port Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Zone B Port Dock Interchange via Stop D1 Grote St - North side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Port Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Port Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Port Adelaide?

The distance between Melbourne and Port Adelaide is 683 km. The road distance is 735.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Port Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs $68 - $71.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Melbourne to Port Adelaide, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Port Adelaide?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Port Adelaide is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs $68 - $71. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $420 and takes 11h 57m.

Where does the Melbourne to Port Adelaide bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Port Adelaide?

Port Adelaide is 30 min behind Melbourne. It is currently 5:18 AM in Melbourne and 4:48 AM in Port Adelaide.

Where does the Melbourne to Port Adelaide train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Port Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Port Adelaide is 735 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Melbourne to Port Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Port Adelaide?

There are 1551+ hotels available in Port Adelaide.

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

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

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
2. Take the train from Adelaide station to Port Dock stationtrain
4h 11m
$133–398
Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
13h 2m
$16–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
11h 27m
$68–71
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
11h 57m
$217–419
Drive 735.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Port Adelaidecar 735.3 km
8h 25m
$133–193

Melbourne to Port Adelaide by bus

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11h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 682.8 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Port Adelaide, 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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