There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Ferntree Gully 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 Southern Cross Station to Ferntree Gully Station
4h 35m$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
13h 42m$22–65Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross StationThe Overland
11h 57mBus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
12h 14m$100–104Drive 755.6 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Ferntree Gully755.6 km
8h 29m$149–215
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Ferntree Gully is to bus and train which costs $22 - $65 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Ferntree Gully is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs $130 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Ferntree Gully. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via King St/Lonsdale St and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Ferntree Gully station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Ferntree Gully Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Adelaide and Ferntree Gully is 707 km. The road distance is 755.6 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Ferntree Gully without a car is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Adelaide to Ferntree Gully, including transfers.
Adelaide to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Ferntree Gully is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $104 and takes 12h 14m.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia?
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station twice a week, and the journey takes 10h 35m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 9h 50m.
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- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–380
- 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 Southern Cross Station to Ferntree Gully Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- 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
- +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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Adelaide to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Ferntree Gully is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 6:03 AM in Adelaide and 6:33 AM in Ferntree Gully.
Adelaide to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Ferntree Gully is 756 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Adelaide to Ferntree Gully.
There are 850+ hotels available in Ferntree Gully.