There are 5 ways to get from West Melbourne to Adelaide by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
3h 33m$129–359Bus via Freight Terminal/Dynon Rd
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
13h 4m$17–66Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
11h 22m$101–105Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
11h 36m$146–386Drive 717.4 km
- Drive from West Melbourne to Adelaidecar 717.4 km
8h 5m$127–184
West Melbourne to Adelaide by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Melbourne to Adelaide is to bus via Freight Terminal/Dynon Rd which costs $16 - $70 and takes 13h 4m.
The fastest way to get from West Melbourne to Adelaide is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $120 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from West Melbourne to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Adelaide via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from West Melbourne station to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from South Kensington Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between West Melbourne and Adelaide is 674 km. The road distance is 717.4 km.
The best way to get from West Melbourne to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 11h 22m and costs $100 - $105.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from West Melbourne to Adelaide, including transfers.
West Melbourne to Adelaide bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
West Melbourne to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from West Melbourne to Adelaide is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $120 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $105 and takes 11h 22m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $390 and takes 11h 36m.
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.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–280
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport via Mount Gambier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–700
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
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More Questions & Answers
West Melbourne to Adelaide bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind West Melbourne. It is currently 5:22 AM in West Melbourne and 4:52 AM in Adelaide.
West Melbourne to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Melbourne to Adelaide is 717 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from West Melbourne to Adelaide.
There are 1623+ hotels available in Adelaide.







