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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin Street | Southern Cross Station Bus Terminal | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin Street | Southern Cross Station Bus Terminal | Fastest |
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Get from Adelaide to Melbourne
The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Firefly Express offers 1 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at $66. The quickest ride takes around 645. Firefly Express offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Adelaide to Melbourne by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Adelaide to Melbourne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Adelaide to Melbourne start from $66. The average price for this route is around $67. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Adelaide to Melbourne?
The average bus travel time from Adelaide to Melbourne is 9h 50m, covering a distance of 654 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 50m and is operated by Firefly Express.
Which bus companies service the Adelaide to Melbourne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Adelaide to Melbourne?
The earliest bus departs from Adelaide to Melbourne at 6:35am. And the latest bus departs at 7:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Adelaide to Melbourne?
A bus trip from Adelaide to Melbourne generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Adelaide to Melbourne was searched and found on Mar 24, 2026 with a price of $66To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Adelaide to Melbourne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $66 to $97 for a bus ticket from Adelaide to Melbourne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2026-03-24.
