There are 5 ways to get from Footscray to Adelaide by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Footscray Station to Southern Cross Station
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)MEL - ADL
3h 39m$138–398Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin StCoach
13h 13m$15–64Bus via Deer Park Station
- Take the bus from Deer Park to AdelaideAdelaide
11h 10m$107–113Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide StationThe Overland
11h 39mDrive 714.3 km
- Drive from Footscray to Adelaide714.3 km
7h 58m$140–202
Footscray to Adelaide by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Adelaide is to bus which costs $15 - $65 and takes 13h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Footscray to Adelaide is to train and fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $130 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
The distance between Footscray and Adelaide is 676 km. The road distance is 714.3 km.
The best way to get from Footscray to Adelaide without a car is to bus via Deer Park Station which takes 11h 10m and costs $105 - $115.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Footscray to Adelaide, including transfers.
Footscray to Adelaide bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Footscray to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Footscray to Adelaide is to bus via Deer Park Station which takes 11h 10m and costs $105 - $115. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 11h 39m.
What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
Firefly Express operates a bus from Deer Park to Adelaide once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station twice a week, and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–370
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
- 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 Footscray Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 30m
- 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
Footscray to Adelaide bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at 85 Franklin St station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Footscray. It is currently 6:38 PM in Footscray and 6:08 PM in Adelaide.
Footscray to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Adelaide is 714 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Footscray to Adelaide.
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