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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Adelaide to Melbourne
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£38
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 coach ticket from Adelaide to Melbourne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Adelaide to Melbourne will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.
Of the 2 buses that leave Adelaide for Melbourne every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 .
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.
NFE8119:459h50Adelaide, Cbd6:05Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross)£381One-way0 changes- NFE716:3511h45Adelaide, Cbd18:50Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross)£381One-way0 changes
- NFE8119:459h50Adelaide, Cbd6:05Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross)£381One-way0 changes
- NFE716:3511h45Adelaide, Cbd18:50Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross)£381One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Adelaide to Melbourne
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Adelaide to Melbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. 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 coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £167.
Distance: 654 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£51 Average Price Cheapest | £113 Average Price | £170 Average Price |
10h 40m Average total duration 10h 10m 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 |
Live departures
Adelaide to Melbourne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Adelaide to Melbourne coaches for today, Monday 15 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| NFE81 | 19:45 Adelaide, Cbd | 9h50 | 6:05 Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 16 June | |||||
| NFE71 | 6:35 Adelaide, Cbd | 11h45 | 18:50 Melbourne, Spencer St (Southern Cross) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Adelaide to Melbourne
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Buses from Adelaide to Melbourne run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:35, the last at 20:15. The fastest coach covers the 654 km distance in 9h 50m.
Distance 654 km |
Average bus duration 10h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 50m |
First bus 6:35 |
Last bus 20:15 |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: Firefly Express from Adelaide to MelbourneYou can travel by bus between Adelaide to Melbourne with Firefly Express for as low as £38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Adelaide to Melbourne coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Adelaide to Melbourne by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Melbourne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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