There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Riddell 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 Sunbury Station to Riddells Creek Station
5h 17m$126–389Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway PlCoach
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Riddells Creek StationBendigo
11h 38m$16–59Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross StationThe Overland
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Riddells Creek StationBendigo
11h 53mDrive 702.1 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Riddell702.1 km
7h 57m$138–200Bus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Riddells Creek Station/Hamilton StBendigo
11h 50m$96–112
Adelaide to Riddell by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Riddell is to bus and train which costs $16 - $60 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Riddell is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs $120 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Riddell station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Riddells Creek Station/Hamilton St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Riddell station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Riddells Creek Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
The distance between Adelaide and Riddell is 688 km. The road distance is 702.1 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Riddell without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 38m and costs $16 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Adelaide to Riddell, including transfers.
Adelaide to Riddell bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide to Riddell train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Riddell is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $120 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Riddell, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Adelaide Station to Riddells Creek Station via Southern Cross Station in around 11h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Riddells Creek Station/Hamilton St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 11h 50m.
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- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
- 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
- $100–340
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Sunbury Station to Riddells Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $6–9
Train from Bendigo Station to Riddells Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Southern Cross Station to Riddells Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- 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
- +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/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Riddells Creek Station/Hamilton St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Adelaide to Riddell bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Riddell is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 9:18 AM in Adelaide and 9:48 AM in Riddell.
Adelaide to Riddell train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Riddell is 702 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Adelaide to Riddell.
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