What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $55 - $80.

How far is it from Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide?

The distance between Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor and Adelaide is 296 km. The road distance is 290.7 km.

Train or bus from Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide is to bus via Bordertown which takes 4h 3m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 4h 7m.

Can I drive from Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide.

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Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide

Q: How long does it take to get from Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide, including transfers.

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus via Bordertown
best
1. Take the bus from Bordertown to AdelaideAdelaide
4h 3m
$75–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Rd/Commercial Rd to 85 Franklin StCoach
4h 37m
$31–60
Train
1. Take the train from Bordertown Station to Adelaide StationThe Overland
4h 7m
$100–205
Drive 290.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide290.7 km
3h 11m
$56–81
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Bordertown to Mount Gambier
2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)MGB - ADL
5h 59m
$274–475

Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flights

22Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

$187Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor to Adelaide.

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Distance: 295.9 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Melbourne–Adelaide rail corridor, SA, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Bordertown to Adelaide twice daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Stateliner also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Bordertown Station to Adelaide Station twice a week. Tickets cost $70–170 and the journey takes 3h 49m.

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