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Adelaide CBD to Melbourne buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Adelaide CBD and Melbourne takes 10h 43m and the fastest bus takes 9h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 43m
Duration
731 km
Distance
$65
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Adelaide CBD to Melbourne bus times

Buses run twice daily between Adelaide CBD and Melbourne. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Adelaide CBD is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Melbourne at 6:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 11h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 50m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 11h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 50m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 11h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 50m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 11h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 50m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 11h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 50m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 11h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 50m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 11h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 9h 50m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Adelaide CBD to Melbourne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 730.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 43m

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

Firefly Express operates a bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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