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Trip Overview

The average bus between Melbourne and Adelaide takes 10h 59m and the fastest bus takes 10h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Melbourne to Adelaide. 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 59m
Duration
733 km
Distance
$95
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Melbourne to Adelaide bus times

Buses run twice daily between Melbourne and Adelaide. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Adelaide at 6:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 732.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 59m

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

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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