The average train between Adelaide and Melbourne CBD takes 11h and the fastest train takes 10h 35m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Adelaide to Melbourne CBD. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Adelaide and Melbourne CBD. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Adelaide is at 8:15 AM which arrives into Melbourne CBD at 6:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Adelaide station and arriving at Melbourne CBD station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Twice a week. The journey takes approximately 11h.
Adelaide to Melbourne CBD train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
Adelaide to Melbourne CBD train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
The distance between Adelaide and Melbourne CBD is 654 km. The road distance is 807 km.
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station twice a week. Tickets cost $140–380 and the journey takes 11h 25m.