The average train between Melbourne and Adelaide takes 10h 27m and the fastest train takes 10h 25m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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.
Trains run twice a week between Melbourne and Adelaide. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 8:05 AM which arrives into Adelaide at 6:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Adelaide station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Twice a week. The journey takes approximately 10h 27m.
Melbourne to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
Melbourne to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.
The distance between Melbourne and Adelaide is 653.7 km. The road distance is 807 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.
