4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Adelaide to Melbourne
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
9 h 50 m
Average duration
10 h 48 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
654 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Adelaide to Melbourne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Adelaide to Melbourne will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 2 buses that leave Adelaide for Melbourne on Tue, Mar 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 17 the direct buses cover the 654 km distance in an average of 10 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 50 m .
On Tue, Mar 17 the slowest buses will take 11 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Adelaide to Melbourne
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Adelaide to Melbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a train costs an average of $225.
Distance: 406 miles (654 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $230 Average price |
11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration 10h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Adelaide to Melbourne Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Firefly | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Firefly | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Live departures
Adelaide to Melbourne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Adelaide to Melbourne buses for today, Monday, March 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7:45 PM Adelaide | 10h20 | 6:05 AM Southern Cross Coach Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NFE71 | 8:05 PM Adelaide, Cbd | 11h45 | 7:50 AM Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, March 17 | |||||
| NFE81 | 9:15 AM Adelaide, Cbd | 9h50 | 7:05 PM Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Adelaide to Melbourne
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Buses from Adelaide to Melbourne run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $72 (€59) but you can travel from only $54 (€44) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:35, the last at 19:45. The fastest bus covers the 406 miles (654 km) distance in 10h 20m.
Distance 406 miles (654 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€59) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 20m |
First bus 06:35 |
Last bus 19:45 |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Busiest day Sat |
Least busy day Sat |
Bus providers: Firefly Express from Adelaide to MelbourneYou can travel by bus between Adelaide to Melbourne with Firefly Express for as low as $54 (€44). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Adelaide to Melbourne
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