There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Rosebud by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ADL - MEL
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain
4h 27m$156–351Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain
14h 53m$30–76Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain Frankston
13h 56m$224–426Bus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
- Take the bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Frankstonbus 901
13h 57m$75–78Drive 801.3 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Rosebudcar 801.3 km
9h 6m$141–204
Adelaide to Rosebud by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Rosebud is to bus and train which costs $30 - $80 and takes 14h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Rosebud is to fly and train which takes 4h 27m and costs $150 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Rosebud. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Eastbourne Rd/Boneo Rd via King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Frankston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Rosebud station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Frankston Station via Southern Cross Station and Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
The distance between Adelaide and Rosebud is 751 km. The road distance is 801.3 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Rosebud without a car is to train which takes 13h 56m and costs $220 - $430.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Adelaide to Rosebud, including transfers.
Adelaide to Rosebud bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide to Rosebud train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Rosebud is to train which takes 13h 56m and costs $220 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $78 and takes 13h 57m.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Rosebud, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Adelaide Station to Sixth Ave/Point Nepean Rd via Southern Cross Station, Flinders Street Station, Frankston Station, and Frankston in around 13h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Eastbourne Rd/Boneo Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, and Frankston in around 13h 57m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–250
Train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $210–250
- Red Premium
- $350–420
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd to Frankston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
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More Questions & Answers
Adelaide to Rosebud bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Rosebud is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 10:02 PM in Adelaide and 10:32 PM in Rosebud.
Adelaide to Rosebud train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Rosebud is 801 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Adelaide to Rosebud.
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