There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Sunshine by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ADL - MEL
3h 23m$133–383Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway PlCoach
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury StationBendigo
12h 38m$22–65Bus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Deer ParkMelbourne
9h 47m$100–104Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to North Shore StationThe Overland
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Sunshine StationGeelong
10h 3m$141–357Drive 708.7 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Sunshine708.7 km
7h 52m$136–196
Adelaide to Sunshine by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Sunshine is to bus and train which costs $22 - $65 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Sunshine is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $130 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Sunshine station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Sunshine Station/Dickson St via Canterbury St/Station Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Sunshine station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Sunshine Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Adelaide and Sunshine is 665 km. The road distance is 708.7 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Sunshine without a car is to bus which takes 9h 47m and costs $100 - $104.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Adelaide to Sunshine, including transfers.
Adelaide to Sunshine bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.
Adelaide to Sunshine train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Sunshine is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $130 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $104 and takes 9h 47m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $360 and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Sunshine, 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
- $150–410
- 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 North Shore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–350
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $130–160
- Red Standard Everyday
- $180–210
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $240–280
- Red Premium Everyday
- $290–350
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from North Shore Station to Sunshine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
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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More Questions & Answers
Adelaide to Sunshine bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Deer Park station.
Sunshine is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 9:09 AM in Adelaide and 9:39 AM in Sunshine.
Adelaide to Sunshine train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at North Shore Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Sunshine is 709 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Adelaide to Sunshine.
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