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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Semaphore is to bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St which costs $16 - $65 and takes 13h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Semaphore is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs $130 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Semaphore?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Semaphore. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Stop 44 Military Rd - West side via Stop X1 Currie St - South side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Semaphore?

The distance between Melbourne and Semaphore is 685 km. The road distance is 736.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Semaphore without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Melbourne to Semaphore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Semaphore bus from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Semaphore?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Semaphore is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $104 and takes 11h 33m.

Where does the Melbourne to Semaphore bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Semaphore?

Semaphore is 30 min behind Melbourne. It is currently 9:27 AM in Melbourne and 8:57 AM in Semaphore.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Semaphore?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Semaphore is 737 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Melbourne to Semaphore.

Where can I stay near Semaphore?

There are 1327+ hotels available in Semaphore.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Semaphore by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)MEL - ADL
2. Take the train from Adelaide station to Peterhead station
4h 8m
$138–388
Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin StCoach
13h 8m
$16–63
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide StationThe Overland
11h 25m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to AdelaideAdelaide
11h 33m
$100–104
Drive 736.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Semaphore736.5 km
8h 23m
$144–208

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flights

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1h 27mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 685.4 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

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

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