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

The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Adelaide is to bus via A'Beckett St/Queen St which costs $15 - $65 and takes 13h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Adelaide is to line 109 tram and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $120 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Port Melbourne and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Melbourne to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Bay Street Shops/Bay St and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Port Melbourne and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Port Melbourne to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Graham St/Light Rail #128 and arriving at Adelaide Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

How far is it from Port Melbourne to Adelaide?

The distance between Port Melbourne and Adelaide is 673 km. The road distance is 723.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 11h 28m and costs $100 - $105.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Port Melbourne to Adelaide, including transfers.

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

Port Melbourne to Adelaide bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

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

Port Melbourne to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Port Melbourne to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Adelaide is to bus which takes 11h 28m and costs $100 - $105. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $390 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Adelaide bus arrive?

Port Melbourne to Adelaide bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at 85 Franklin St station.

What is the time difference between Port Melbourne and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Port Melbourne. It is currently 5:18 AM in Port Melbourne and 4:48 AM in Adelaide.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Adelaide train arrive?

Port Melbourne to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.

Can I drive from Port Melbourne to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Melbourne to Adelaide is 724 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Port Melbourne to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1495+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Port Melbourne to Adelaide - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 109 tram

There are 5 ways to get from Port Melbourne to Adelaide by tram, plane, bus, train, 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.

Line 109 tram, fly
best
1. Take the tram from Graham St/Light Rail #128 to Spencer St/Collins St #1tram
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
3h 45m
$128–368
Bus via A'Beckett St/Queen St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
13h 24m
$15–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
11h 28m
$100–104
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
11h 36m
$146–386
Drive 723.5 km
1. Drive from Port Melbourne to Adelaidecar 723.5 km
8h 5m
$131–189

Port Melbourne to Adelaide by tram, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

11h 28mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Port Melbourne to Adelaide.

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Distance: 673.3 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia and 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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