There are 5 ways to get from Dandenong to Adelaide by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Yarraman Station to Southern Cross Station
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)MEL - ADL
4h 12m$138–388Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin StCoach
13h 42m$16–66Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide StationThe Overland
12h 10mDrive 753.5 km
- Drive from Dandenong to Adelaide753.5 km
8h 29m$146–211Bus via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd
- Take the bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St to The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd901
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to AdelaideAdelaide
13h 54m
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dandenong to Adelaide is to bus which costs $16 - $70 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dandenong to Adelaide is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $130 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Dandenong to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Rd/George St and arriving at Adelaide via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd and Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Dandenong station to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Yarraman Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Dandenong and Adelaide is 704 km. The road distance is 753.5 km.
The best way to get from Dandenong to Adelaide without a car is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Dandenong to Adelaide, including transfers.
Dandenong to Adelaide bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Cheltenham Rd/George St station.
Dandenong to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Dandenong to Adelaide is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $70 and takes 13h 42m.
What companies run services between Dandenong, VIC, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station twice a week, and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St once a week. Tickets cost $11–60 and the journey takes 11h 50m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–370
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–360
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport via Mount Gambier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–650
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Yarraman Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–60
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St to The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Dandenong to Adelaide bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Dandenong. It is currently 4:05 PM in Dandenong and 3:35 PM in Adelaide.
Dandenong to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dandenong to Adelaide is 754 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Dandenong to Adelaide.
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