What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cowell?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cowell is to bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St which costs $85 - $170 and takes 20h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cowell?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cowell is to fly and bus which takes 7h 13m and costs $430 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Cowell?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Cowell. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Cowell via Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cowell?

The distance between Melbourne and Cowell is 966 km. The road distance is 1194.6 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Cowell without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cowell without a car is to bus which takes 18h 33m and costs $170 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Cowell?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Melbourne to Cowell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cowell bus from?

Melbourne to Cowell bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Melbourne to Cowell bus arrive?

Melbourne to Cowell bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Cowell?

Cowell is 30 min behind Melbourne. It is currently 6:22 PM in Melbourne and 5:52 PM in Cowell.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Cowell?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cowell is 1195 km. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Melbourne to Cowell.

Where can I stay near Cowell?

There are four+ hotels available in Cowell.

Melbourne to Cowell - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Melbourne to Cowell by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Whyalla Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane MEL - WYA
2. Take the bus from Whyalla to Cowellbus
7h 13m
$431–769
Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cowellbus
20h 8m
$86–168
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Wallaroo Harry's Servo Charles Tce, Unitedbus
3. Take the car ferry from Wallaroo to Lucky Baycarferry
18h 1m
$240–484
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cowellbus
18h 33m
$170–209
Drive 1,194.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Cowellcar 1,194.6 km
13h 37m
$226–327
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Whyalla Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane AVV - WYA
3. Take the bus from Whyalla to Cowellbus
13h 29m
$221–919
Fly Melbourne Airport to Port Lincoln Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)plane MEL - PLO
2. Take the bus from Port Lincoln to Cowellbus
8h 9m
$394–749
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Port Lincoln Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)plane AVV - PLO
3. Take the bus from Port Lincoln to Cowellbus
10h 30m
$234–899
Fly Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cowellbus
11h 47m
$198–483
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Cowellbus
19h 2m
$223–489

Melbourne to Cowell by bus

5Weekly Buses

18h 33mAverage Duration

$170Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 966 km
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Cowell, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Cowell via Adelaide in around 18h 33m.

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