What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $55 - $80.

How far is it from Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor?

The distance between Adelaide and Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor is 310 km. The road distance is 290.4 km.

Train or bus from Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordertown, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 4h 35m.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor.

Where can I stay near Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor?

There are four+ hotels available in Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor.

Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor

Q: How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor, including transfers.

There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Bordertown StationThe Overland
4h 5m
$100–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Station Rd/Commercial RdCoach
4h 42m
$31–60
Bus via Bordertown
1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Bordertown
4h 35m
$78–107
Drive 290.4 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor290.4 km
3h 10m
$56–81

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Adelaide to Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor.

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Distance: 310.3 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor, SA, Australia?

Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Adelaide Station to Bordertown Station twice a week. Tickets cost $70–170 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, Stateliner operates a bus from Adelaide to Bordertown 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 4h 17m.

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