There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Markets by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ADL - MEL
4h 3m$120–370Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway PlCoach
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury StationBendigo
14h 32m$26–69Bus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Deer ParkMelbourne
11h 50m$123–127Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross StationThe Overland
12h 1m$154–385Drive 727.4 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Melbourne Markets727.4 km
8h 5m$139–201
Adelaide to Melbourne Markets by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Markets is to bus and train which costs $26 - $70 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Markets is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $120 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Melbourne Markets. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Scanlon Dr/Cooper St via Canterbury St/Station Rd, Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Adelaide and Melbourne Markets is 672 km. The road distance is 727.4 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Markets without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $123 - $127.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Markets, including transfers.
Adelaide to Melbourne Markets bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Markets is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $120 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $123 - $127 and takes 11h 50m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $390 and takes 12h 1m.
Adelaide to Melbourne Markets bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Deer Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Melbourne Markets is 727 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Adelaide to Melbourne Markets.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Melbourne Markets, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Adelaide to Deer Park once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–400
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
Train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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 Deer Park
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once 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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