There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Cranbourne 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 Cranbourne Station
4h 28m$139–399Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cranbourne Station
13h 50m$27–70Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross StationThe Overland
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cranbourne StationCranbourne
11h 51mBus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Station
13h 17m$102–119Drive 766.9 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Cranbourne766.9 km
8h 46m$149–216
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Cranbourne is to bus and train which costs $27 - $70 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Cranbourne is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs $130 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Cranbourne. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Cranbourne Park SC/High St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Cranbourne station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Cranbourne Station via Southern Cross Station and Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Adelaide and Cranbourne is 715 km. The road distance is 766.9 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Cranbourne without a car is to train which takes 11h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Adelaide to Cranbourne, including transfers.
Adelaide to Cranbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide to Cranbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Cranbourne is to train which takes 11h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $120 and takes 13h 17m.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Cranbourne, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Adelaide Station to Cranbourne Station via Southern Cross Station and Flinders Street Station in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Cranbourne Park SC/High St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd in around 13h 17m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–370
- 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
- $100–360
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Flinders Street Station to Cranbourne Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- 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
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $6–9
- 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
Adelaide to Cranbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Cranbourne is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 5:04 PM in Adelaide and 5:34 PM in Cranbourne.
Adelaide to Cranbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Cranbourne is 767 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Adelaide to Cranbourne.
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