What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Port Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Port Adelaide is to bus which costs $16 - $65 and takes 13h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Port Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Port Adelaide is to fly and train which takes 4h 10m and costs $120 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Port Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Port Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Zone B Port Dock Interchange via Stop X1 Currie St - South side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Port Adelaide?

The distance between Melbourne and Port Adelaide is 683 km. The road distance is 735.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Port Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Port Adelaide without a car is to bus via Stop X1 Currie St - South side which takes 11h 11m and costs $100 - $104.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Port Adelaide?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Melbourne to Port Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Port Adelaide bus from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Port Adelaide?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Port Adelaide is to bus via Stop X1 Currie St - South side which takes 11h 11m and costs $100 - $104. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $390 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Melbourne to Port Adelaide bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Port Adelaide?

Port Adelaide is 30 min behind Melbourne. It is currently 9:00 AM in Melbourne and 8:30 AM in Port Adelaide.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Port Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Port Adelaide is 735 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Melbourne to Port Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Port Adelaide?

There are 1392+ hotels available in Port Adelaide.

Melbourne to Port Adelaide - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Port Adelaide by plane, train, bus, 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, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
2. Take the train from Adelaide station to Port Dock stationtrain
4h 10m
$128–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
13h 2m
$16–63
Bus via Stop X1 Currie St - South side
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
11h 11m
$100–104
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
11h 28m
$153–384
Drive 735.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Port Adelaidecar 735.3 km
8h 25m
$133–192

Melbourne to Port Adelaide by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

11h 11mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Port Adelaide.

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Distance: 682.7 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide twice daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 10h 15m. Alternatively, 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 25m.

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