Melbourne to Adelaide Bus and Coach

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Melbourne to Adelaide Route Overview

Melbourne to Adelaide bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 8 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Melbourne at 07:15h, arriving at Adelaide at 18:35h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 20:15h, arriving at 06:00h the following day.

Departure station and country Melbourne, Australia
Arrival station and country Adelaide, Australia
Travel Distance 452 mi
Average Trip Duration 10h 17min
Total Departures 8
Popular Operators Firefly Express
Lowest Price £34
Transportation Options Coach, Train, Plane



Traveling by coach from Melbourne to Adelaide

The shortest travel distance between Melbourne and Adelaide is 452 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 20:15 has a travel time of 09:15h. The longest travel time on the route is 11:20h. 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 Adelaide earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from Melbourne to Adelaide. The overnight coach departs at 20:15 and arrives at 05:30 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Adelaide:
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Bus companies operating the Melbourne to Adelaide 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 Melbourne or Adelaide coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.

Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £34 (One-Way) or £68 (Return).

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