There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Balaclava by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ADL - MEL
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Balaclava Station
3h 39m$139–399Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway PlCoach
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross StationBendigo
12h 55m$28–71Bus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
10h 17m$101–105Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross StationThe Overland
11h 11m$155–386Drive 727.3 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Balaclava727.3 km
8h 11m$140–202
Adelaide to Balaclava by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Balaclava is to bus and train which costs $28 - $75 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Balaclava is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs $130 - $400.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Balaclava station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Balaclava Station/Carlisle St #38 via Southern Cross Station and Federation Square/Swanston St #13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
The distance between Adelaide and Balaclava is 679 km. The road distance is 727.3 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Balaclava without a car is to bus which takes 10h 17m and costs $101 - $105.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Adelaide to Balaclava, including transfers.
Adelaide to Balaclava train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Balaclava is to bus which takes 10h 17m and costs $101 - $105. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $390 and takes 11h 11m.
Balaclava is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 8:56 AM in Adelaide and 9:26 AM in Balaclava.
Adelaide to Balaclava train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Balaclava, VIC, Australia?
Firefly Express operates a bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, 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 10h 35m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Flinders Street Station to Balaclava Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–50
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Balaclava is 727 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Adelaide to Balaclava.
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