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How to get fromWest Melbourne to Adelaideby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MEL - ADL
    3h 33m
    $129–359
  2. Bus via Freight Terminal/Dynon Rd

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus bus Coach
    13h 4m
    $17–66
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    11h 22m
    $101–105
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Overland
    11h 36m
    $146–386
  5. Drive 717.4 km

    1. Drive from West Melbourne to Adelaidecar car 717.4 km
    8h 5m
    $127–184

West Melbourne to Adelaide by tram and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between West Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Adelaide, 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.

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