There are 5 ways to get from Elmore to Adelaide by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Cardwell St/Northern Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)MEL - ADL
5h$117–383Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardwell St/Northern Hwy to Bendigo Station/Railway PlBendigo / ...
- Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to 85 Franklin StCoach
11h 15m$10–62Train
- Take the train from Elmore Station to Southern Cross StationBendigo
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide StationThe Overland
14h 10mDrive 648.2 km
- Drive from Elmore to Adelaide648.2 km
7h 22m$126–182Train, bus
- Take the train from Elmore Station to Southern Cross StationBendigo
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to AdelaideAdelaide
14h$103–109
Elmore to Adelaide by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elmore to Adelaide is to bus which costs $9 - $65 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Elmore to Adelaide is to bus and fly which takes 5h and costs $110 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmore to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Cardwell St/Northern Hwy and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmore station to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Elmore Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
The distance between Elmore and Adelaide is 797 km. The road distance is 648.2 km.
The best way to get from Elmore to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $9 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Elmore to Adelaide, including transfers.
Elmore to Adelaide bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Cardwell St/Northern Hwy station.
Elmore to Adelaide train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Elmore Station.
The best way to get from Elmore to Adelaide is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $9 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 14h 10m.
What companies run services between Elmore, VIC, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
You can take a bus from Cardwell St/Northern Hwy to 85 Franklin St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elmore Station to Adelaide Station via Southern Cross Station in around 14h 10m.
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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
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Elmore Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
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 Cardwell St/Northern Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Cardwell St/Northern Hwy to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–50
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.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
Elmore to Adelaide bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Elmore. It is currently 6:19 AM in Elmore and 5:49 AM in Adelaide.
Elmore to Adelaide train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmore to Adelaide is 648 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Elmore to Adelaide.
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