There are 5 ways to get from Sunshine to Adelaide by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Southern Cross Station
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)MEL - ADL
3h 47m$138–398Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin StCoach
13h 36m$15–64Bus
- Take the bus from Deer Park to AdelaideAdelaide
11h 2m$99–103Train
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to North Shore StationGeelong
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Adelaide StationThe Overland
11h 3mDrive 709 km
- Drive from Sunshine to Adelaide709 km
7h 53m$139–201
Sunshine to Adelaide by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine to Adelaide is to bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St which costs $15 - $65 and takes 13h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine to Adelaide is to train and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $130 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station/Dickson St and arriving at Adelaide via Deer Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine station to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between Sunshine and Adelaide is 682 km. The road distance is 709 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs $99 - $104.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Sunshine to Adelaide, including transfers.
Sunshine to Adelaide bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Deer Park station.
Sunshine to Adelaide train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sunshine Station.
The best way to get from Sunshine to Adelaide is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs $99 - $104. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Sunshine, VIC, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
Firefly Express operates a bus from Deer Park to Adelaide once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunshine Station to Adelaide Station via North Shore Station in around 11h 3m.
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- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–370
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport via Mount Gambier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–650
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Sunshine Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Sunshine Station to North Shore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from North Shore Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Deer Park to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–60
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sunshine to Adelaide bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Sunshine. It is currently 9:54 PM in Sunshine and 9:24 PM in Adelaide.
Sunshine to Adelaide train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at North Shore Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine to Adelaide is 709 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Sunshine to Adelaide.
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