There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Adelaide by tram, plane, train, bus, or car
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Line 59 tram, 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 59m$112–336Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
13h 12m$16–66Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
11h 45m$146–386Bus via Deer Park
- Take the bus from Deer Park to Adelaidebus Adelaide
11h 46m$101–105Drive 715.7 km
- Drive from Essendon to Adelaidecar 715.7 km
8h 3m$128–185
Essendon to Adelaide by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Adelaide is to bus which costs $16 - $70 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Adelaide is to line 59 tram and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $110 - $340.
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 46m.
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 45m.
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 45m and costs $140 - $390.
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 Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Essendon to Adelaide is to train which takes 11h 45m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Deer Park, which costs $100 - $105 and takes 11h 46m.
What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station twice a week. Tickets cost $140–380 and the journey takes 10h 30m. 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
- $140–390
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–290
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport via Mount Gambier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–700
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Yarra Trams
Tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Airport West/Matthews Ave #59
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Yarra Trams
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Deer Park to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
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Booking & Getting There
Essendon to Adelaide bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Essendon. It is currently 2:29 PM in Essendon and 1:59 PM in Adelaide.
Essendon to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The 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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