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Trip to Adelaide

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Buses from Melbourne to Adelaide

🚌 Experience a comfortable journey from Melbourne to Adelaide by bus. Departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Firefly Express offers services twice daily, making the 10-hour and 15-minute ride a convenient option for travelers. 🛣️ For those looking for a longer scenic route, consider a trip with transfers. Route 1 takes approximately 20 hours and 42 minutes with a transfer in Sydney, adding an adventurous touch to your journey. Greyhound Australia and V/Line Coach are the agencies operating the buses for this route. 💰 Compare prices ranging from $9 to $60 for a direct trip or explore the longer but more adventurous route options to admire the picturesque landscapes along the way.

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  • Yes, there is a direct bus service between Melbourne and Adelaide. The bus departs from the Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arrives in Adelaide. The service runs twice daily, every day, and the journey typically takes around 10 hours and 15 minutes.
  • You can catch the bus from Melbourne to Adelaide at the Southern Cross Coach Terminal station. This is where Firefly Express, the operator of the bus service, operates its departures for this route. The Southern Cross Coach Terminal is a convenient and well-equipped starting point for your journey from Melbourne to Adelaide by bus.
  • The bus from Melbourne to Adelaide, operated by Firefly Express, arrives at Adelaide station. Adelaide station serves as the bus terminal for arrivals from Melbourne, providing a central and convenient location for passengers to disembark.
  • The cost of a bus ticket from Melbourne to Adelaide can range from $9 to $60, depending on factors such as the time of booking, the type of ticket, and any ongoing promotions or discounts.
  • There are two main bus routes between Melbourne and Adelaide. The first route involves a transfer in Sydney and takes approximately 20 hours and 42 minutes to reach Adelaide, covering a distance of 1114 km. The second route also includes a transfer in Sydney and has a similar duration of 20 hours and 52 minutes. These options provide additional choices for travelers but involve longer travel times compared to the direct bus service operated by Firefly Express.
  • The Melbourne to Adelaide buses are typically most crowded during weekends, holidays, and peak travel seasons.
  • The first bus of the day from Melbourne to Adelaide typically departs in the early morning from the Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The last bus usually leaves in the late afternoon or early evening. It's recommended to check the specific departure times with the bus operator, Firefly Express, for the most up-to-date information on the first and last bus schedules.

Will you be returning to Melbourne by bus?

If you are looking for a return bus ride, please check out the buses from Adelaide to Melbourne.

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Trips to Adelaide