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How to get fromMelbourne to Barossaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Barossa by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MEL - ADL
    2. Take the train from Adelaide station to Gawler stationtrain train
    6h 4m
    $138–393

  2. Bus via Gawler station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus bus Coach
    14h 36m
    $21–70

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Overland
    13h 10m
    $165–399

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Gawlerbus bus Adelaide
    13h 36m
    $130–139

  5. Drive 721.9 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Barossacar car 721.9 km
    8h 31m
    $131–189

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane AVV - ADL
    3. Take the train from Adelaide station to Gawler stationtrain train
    7h 37m
    $114–532

Melbourne to Barossa by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration13h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Barossa, 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, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Barossa Valley Way - West side via Adelaide, Adelaide Central Bus Station, Gawler, and Stop 124 Lyndoch Rd - North side in around 13h 36m.

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