4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Melbourne to Adelaide
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
10 h 15 m
Average duration
11 h 3 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
654 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Melbourne to Adelaide is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melbourne to Adelaide will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 2 buses that leave Melbourne for Adelaide on Thu, Jun 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 654 km distance in an average of 11 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 15 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest buses will take 11 h 50 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.
NFE707:15 AM11h50Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross)6:35 PMAdelaide, Cbd$521One-way0 transfers- FE808:15 PM10h15Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross)6:00 AMAdelaide, Cbd$681One-way0 transfers
- FE808:15 PM10h15Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross)6:00 AMAdelaide, Cbd$681One-way0 transfers
- NFE707:15 AM11h50Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross)6:35 PMAdelaide, Cbd$521One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Melbourne to Adelaide
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Melbourne to Adelaide among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $229.
Distance: 406 miles (654 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price | $232 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 12m Average total duration 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Melbourne to Adelaide:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide costing on average $135 (€109).
A bus is $162 (€131) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Melbourne to Adelaide costing on average $232 (€188).
Other travel options to Adelaide take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 20m.
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€56) compared to roughly $103 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€27). The journey takes 10h 42m versus 8h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Firefly Express, Firefly Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Melbourne to Adelaide Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Firefly Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Firefly Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Live departures
Melbourne to Adelaide bus times
The table below shows live departures for Melbourne to Adelaide buses for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE80 | 8:15 PM Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross) | 10h15 | 6:00 AM Adelaide, Cbd | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 18 | |||||
| NFE70 | 7:15 AM Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross) | 11h50 | 6:35 PM Adelaide, Cbd | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Melbourne to Adelaide
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Buses from Melbourne to Adelaide run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:35, the last at 20:15. The fastest bus covers the 406 miles (654 km) distance in 10h 15m.
Distance 406 miles (654 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 15m |
First bus 6:35 AM |
Last bus 8:15 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Bus providers: Firefly Express from Melbourne to AdelaideYou can travel by bus between Melbourne to Adelaide with Firefly Express for as low as $51 (€42). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Melbourne to Adelaide
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