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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup

Composite routes from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup

Cheapest
7 h 59 min
Car
714 km.
from $39
Fastest
1 h 22 min
Plane
Other
12 h 49 min
Bus, Train
647 km.
from $16.28

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Qatar Airways
Website
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qatar Airways
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$76.32–$508.80
Jetstar
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$69.96–$368.88
Qantas
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$95.40–$368.88
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$76.32–$508.80
Bus operators
Found: 2
Firefly Express
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Firefly Express
Website
9h 20m
Twice daily
$43.25–$58.51
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
V-Line Buses
Website
9h 45m
Once daily
$6.36–$35.62
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
Call
Train operators
Found: 2
V/Line
Website
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
V/Line
Website
1h 48m
Hourly
$5.60–$7.63
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
Call
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
11h 25m
Twice a week
$76.32–$228.96
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup is to bus and train which costs $10.33 - $36.96 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $70.65 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Melbourne Cup?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at 70 Cumberland Dr via Station Rd/Ballarat Rd and Highpoint SC/Rosamond Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Melbourne Cup?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at 32-Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd via D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St and 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup?

The distance between Adelaide and Melbourne Cup is 677 km. The road distance is 715.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup without a car is to bus which takes 11h 24m and costs $36.96 - $50 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup, including transfers.

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

Adelaide to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.

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

Adelaide to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide station.

Train, bus or fly from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $70.65 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $50 and takes 11h 24m, you could also train, which costs $70.65 - $195.65 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Adelaide to Melbourne Cup bus arrive?

Adelaide to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Deer Park station.

Where does the Adelaide to Melbourne Cup train arrive?

Adelaide to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Melbourne Cup is 715 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Adelaide to Melbourne Cup.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Cup?

There are 4345+ hotels available in Melbourne Cup. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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