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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Southern Cross Station Bus Terminal | Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin Street | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Southern Cross Station Bus Terminal | Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin Street | Fastest |
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Get from Melbourne to Adelaide
The journey takes about 10 hours 15 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 buses from Melbourne to Adelaide. Though the average price for this trip is $75, you can find tickets starting at $66. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 660.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Melbourne to Adelaide 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 Melbourne to Adelaide?
The cheapest bus tickets from Melbourne to Adelaide 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 Melbourne to Adelaide?
The average bus travel time from Melbourne to Adelaide is 10h 15m, covering a distance of 654 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 15m and is operated by Firefly Express.
Which bus companies service the Melbourne to Adelaide 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 Melbourne to Adelaide?
The earliest bus departs from Melbourne to Adelaide at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Melbourne to Adelaide?
A bus trip from Melbourne to Adelaide 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 Melbourne to Adelaide was searched and found on Mar 25, 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 Melbourne to Adelaide, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $66 to $102 for a bus ticket from Melbourne to Adelaide based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2026-03-25.
