Adelaide to Melbourne bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 4 daily bus departures available, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Adelaide at 06:35h, arriving at Melbourne at 19:20h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 19:45h, arriving at 06:35h the following day.
Departure station and country
Adelaide, Australia
Arrival station and country
Melbourne, Australia
Travel Distance
452 mi
Average Trip Duration
11h 47min
Total Departures
4
Popular Operators
Firefly Express
Lowest Price
£32
Transportation Options
Coach, Train, Plane
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Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Adelaide to Melbourne:
The shortest travel distance between Adelaide and Melbourne is 452 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 19:45 has a travel time of 10:50h.
The longest travel time on the route is 12:45h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: restroom, seat belts and multimedia.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Melbourne earlier, there
is 1 night coach departing from Adelaide to Melbourne.
The overnight coach departs at 19:45 and arrives at 06:35
the following day.
Below is the most popular night departure to Melbourne:
Bus companies operating the Adelaide to Melbourne route
Firefly Express is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been reviewed by travellers yet.
Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Adelaide or Melbourne coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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Other popular destinations from Melbourne
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