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 #59
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)MEL - ADL
4h 2m$120–370Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin StCoach
13h 11m$16–66Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide StationThe Overland
11h 40mBus via Deer Park
- Take the bus from Deer Park to AdelaideAdelaide
11h 43m$95–99Drive 715.7 km
- Drive from Essendon to Adelaide715.7 km
8h$140–202
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Adelaide is to bus which costs $16 - $70 and takes 13h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Adelaide is to line 59 tram and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $120 - $370.
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 43m.
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 4h 2m 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 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Deer Park, which costs $95 - $99 and takes 11h 43m.
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, 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.
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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 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–330
- 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
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Airport West/Matthews Ave #59
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
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
- 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
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Essendon to Adelaide bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Essendon. It is currently 11:32 AM in Essendon and 11:02 AM 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 to drive from Essendon to Adelaide.
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