There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Dandenong South 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 Dandenong Station
4h 57m$144–405Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway PlCoach
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross StationBendigo
14h 52m$27–70Bus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
12h 34m$105–109Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross StationThe Overland
13h 8mDrive 756.5 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Dandenong South756.5 km
8h 37m$147–213
Adelaide to Dandenong South by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Dandenong South is to bus and train which costs $27 - $70 and takes 14h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Dandenong South is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs $140 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Dandenong South. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Healey Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd via King St/Lonsdale St and Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
The distance between Adelaide and Dandenong South is 708 km. The road distance is 756.5 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Dandenong South without a car is to bus which takes 12h 34m and costs $105 - $109.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Adelaide to Dandenong South, including transfers.
Adelaide to Dandenong South bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Dandenong South is to bus which takes 12h 34m and costs $105 - $109. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 13h 8m.
Adelaide to Dandenong South bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Dandenong South is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 6:59 AM in Adelaide and 7:29 AM in Dandenong South.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Dandenong South, 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, and the journey takes 10h 35m.
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- 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
- $100–350
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Flinders Street Station to Dandenong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Flinders Street Station to Dandenong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $1
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
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
- 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 Dandenong South is 757 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Adelaide to Dandenong South.
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