There are 6 ways to get from Essendon to Adelaide by tram, plane, train, bus, or car
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Line 59 tram to Melbourne Airport, fly
best- Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Airport West/Matthews Ave #59tram
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
3h 59mBus via Deer Park
cheapest- Take the bus from Deer Park to Adelaidebus Adelaide
11h 47m$95–99Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
11h 40mDrive 715.7 km
- Drive from Essendon to Adelaidecar 715.7 km
8h 3m$128–185Bus to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane AVV - ADL
5h 12mBus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
13h 11m
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Adelaide is to bus via Deer Park which costs $95 - $99 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Adelaide is to drive which takes 8h 3m and costs $120 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Adelaide via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Deer Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
The distance between Essendon and Adelaide is 663 km. The road distance is 715.7 km.
The best way to get from Essendon to Adelaide without a car is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Essendon to Adelaide, including transfers.
Essendon to Adelaide bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Deer Park station.
Essendon to Adelaide train services, operated by PTV Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Essendon to Adelaide is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Deer Park, which costs $95 - $99 and takes 11h 47m.
What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
PTV Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station twice a week, and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Deer Park to Adelaide once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–500
Flights from Avalon Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–250
Flights from Avalon Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- 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
- $400–550
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Airport West/Matthews Ave #59
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Deer Park to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
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Essendon to Adelaide bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Essendon. It is currently 8:45 PM in Essendon and 8:15 PM in Adelaide.
Essendon to Adelaide train services, operated by PTV Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Adelaide is 716 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Essendon to Adelaide.
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