The average train between Melbourne Cup and Adelaide takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 11h 6m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Melbourne Cup 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.
Trains run twice a week between Melbourne Cup and Adelaide. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne Cup is at 7:24 AM which arrives into Adelaide at 6:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Cup to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Cup station and arriving at Adelaide station via Adelaide Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
Melbourne Cup to Adelaide train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Southern Cross Station.
Melbourne Cup to Adelaide train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Adelaide Station.
The distance between Melbourne Cup and Adelaide is 648.3 km. The road distance is 817 km.
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station twice a week. Tickets cost $140–380 and the journey takes 10h 25m.
