What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup is to bus and train which costs $18 - $65 and takes 12h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup is to fly and train which takes 4h 17m and costs $110 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Melbourne Cup?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Edgewater Park/Cumberland Dr via Station Rd/Ballarat Rd and Highpoint SC/Rosamond Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Melbourne Cup?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 via Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup?

The distance between Adelaide and Melbourne Cup is 672 km. The road distance is 715 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup without a car is to bus which takes 11h 12m and costs $101 - $105.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Melbourne Cup bus from?

Adelaide to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Melbourne Cup train from?

Adelaide to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.

Train or bus from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup is to bus which takes 11h 12m and costs $101 - $105. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $390 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Adelaide to Melbourne Cup bus arrive?

Adelaide to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Deer Park station.

Where does the Adelaide to Melbourne Cup train arrive?

Adelaide to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Melbourne Cup is 715 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Cup?

There are 5345+ hotels available in Melbourne Cup.

Adelaide to Melbourne Cup - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ADL - MEL
2. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Ascot Vale Stationtrain
4h 17m
$112–297
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
12h 45m
$18–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Deer Parkbus Melbourne
11h 12m
$101–105
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
12h 19m
$155–386
Drive 715 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Melbourne Cupcar 715 km
8h 2m
$129–186

Adelaide to Melbourne Cup by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

11h 12mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 672.1 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Melbourne Cup, VIC, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Adelaide to Deer Park once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 9h 20m. 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 11h 25m.

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