Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Melbourne Southern Cross

Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Melbourne Southern Cross

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Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Melbourne Southern Cross Schedule

Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Melbourne Southern Cross Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
The Overland Red Standard 07:45 - 19:20AUD 175
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA21208:40 - 10:30AUD 282.57
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA21610:40 - 12:30AUD 182.56
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ77513:55 - 15:45AUD 96.77
Qantas Airways Economy #QF68815:05 - 16:50AUD 518.38
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy #VA23416:40 - 18:30AUD 375.39
Qantas Airways Economy #QF69618:55 - 20:45AUD 265.50
Firefly Express Express 20:15 - 07:05AUD 85

Transportation from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Melbourne Southern Cross

Facts about the transport from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Melbourne Southern Cross

Cheapest Transport$43
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure9:10 PM
Departures per day2
Distance613 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFirefly Express, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, The Overland, Virgin Australia Airlines

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How to get from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Melbourne Southern Cross

Travelling between Adelaide Parklands Terminal and Melbourne Southern Cross is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 193.83 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 121.56.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Melbourne Southern Cross?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 13 hours to travel between Adelaide Parklands Terminal and Melbourne Southern Cross depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Adelaide Parklands Terminal and Melbourne Southern Cross. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h 15m to reach Melbourne Southern Cross.

How much does it cost to get from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Melbourne Southern Cross?

Travelling between Adelaide Parklands Terminal and Melbourne Southern Cross can be as cheap as USD 121.56 if you opt for a The Overland train and as expensive as USD 193.83 if you buy a The Overland Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Adelaide Parklands Terminal and Melbourne Southern Cross ?

  • 2 from Adelaide to Melbourne starting from 07:45 Adelaide Parklands Terminal until 07:45 Adelaide Parklands Terminal

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Melbourne Southern Cross.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Adelaide to Melbourne, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 97.24.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Adelaide and Melbourne

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Adelaide to Melbourne overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Adelaide and Melbourne

Firefly Express

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Adelaide Parklands Terminal to Melbourne Southern Cross?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 86% opted for a bus
  • 8% took a train
  • 6% decided to fly