Compare all timetables for the bus from Melbourne to Adelaide
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Melbourne to Adelaide from various bus operators like Firefly Express for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Firefly Express | 11h 20m | 07:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 18:05 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £32 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 05/12/2025 07:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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| Firefly Express | 9h 45m | 20:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 05:30 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £47 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 05/12/2025 20:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Firefly Express | 9h 15m | 20:45 | Melbourne | Deer Park | 06:00 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £47 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Deer Park, Melbourne (Australia) at 06/12/2025 20:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
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| Firefly Express | 8h 50m | 21:10 | Melbourne | Melton | 06:00 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £47 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Melton, Melbourne (Australia) at 06/12/2025 21:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Firefly Express | 9h 45m | 20:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 05:30 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £54 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 07/12/2025 20:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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| Firefly Express | 9h 15m | 20:45 | Melbourne | Deer Park | 06:00 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £54 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Deer Park, Melbourne (Australia) at 07/12/2025 20:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
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| Firefly Express | 8h 50m | 21:10 | Melbourne | Melton | 06:00 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £54 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Melton, Melbourne (Australia) at 07/12/2025 21:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Firefly Express | 9h 15m | 20:45 | Melbourne | Deer Park | 06:00 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £47 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Deer Park, Melbourne (Australia) at 08/12/2025 20:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
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| Firefly Express | 8h 50m | 21:10 | Melbourne | Melton | 06:00 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £47 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Melton, Melbourne (Australia) at 08/12/2025 21:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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| Firefly Express | 9h 45m | 20:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 05:30 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £48 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 08/12/2025 20:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Firefly Express | 11h 20m | 07:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 18:05 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £33 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 09/12/2025 07:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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| Firefly Express | 9h 45m | 20:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 05:30 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £48 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 09/12/2025 20:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Firefly Express | 11h 20m | 07:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 18:05 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £29 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 10/12/2025 07:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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| Firefly Express | 9h 45m | 20:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 05:30 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £43 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 10/12/2025 20:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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| Firefly Express | 9h 15m | 20:45 | Melbourne | Deer Park | 06:00 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £47 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Deer Park, Melbourne (Australia) at 10/12/2025 20:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
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| Firefly Express | 8h 50m | 21:10 | Melbourne | Melton | 06:00 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £47 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Melton, Melbourne (Australia) at 10/12/2025 21:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Firefly Express | 9h 15m | 20:45 | Melbourne | Deer Park | 06:00 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £32 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Deer Park, Melbourne (Australia) at 11/12/2025 20:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
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| Firefly Express | 8h 50m | 21:10 | Melbourne | Melton | 06:00 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £32 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Melton, Melbourne (Australia) at 11/12/2025 21:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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| Firefly Express | 11h 20m | 07:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 18:05 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £33 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 11/12/2025 07:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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| Firefly Express | 9h 45m | 20:15 | Melbourne | Southern Cross Station | 05:30 | Adelaide | Central Coach Station | Economy | £48 |
A Bus from Firefly Express goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 11/12/2025 20:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Adelaide (Australia) arriving at 12/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Melbourne to Adelaide is £29 on 10/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Melbourne and Adelaide
Wednesday
is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Melbourne to Adelaide. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Melbourne and Adelaide.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 19 coaches from Melbourne to Adelaide, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Melbourne and Adelaide, with 5 offers.
Facts about coaches from Melbourne to Adelaide
Compare all providers like Firefly Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Melbourne to Adelaide in one click! Book your bus ticket from Melbourne to Adelaide starting from £29!
| Cheapest Bus | £29 |
| Fastest Bus | 8h 50m |
| Earliest Coach | 07:15 |
| Latest Coach | 21:10 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 3 Ø |
| Distance | 653.7 km |
| Coach Companies | Firefly Express |
Cheapest coach connections from Melbourne to Adelaide
Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Melbourne for Adelaide: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
01/12
Tuesday
02/12
Wednesday
03/12
Thursday
04/12
Friday
05/12
£32
Saturday
06/12
£47
Sunday
07/12
£54
Monday
08/12
£48
Tuesday
09/12
£33
Wednesday
10/12
£33
Thursday
11/12
£33
Friday
12/12
£47
Saturday
13/12
£32
Sunday
14/12
£32
Monday
15/12
£47
Tuesday
16/12
£33
Wednesday
17/12
£33
Thursday
18/12
£32
Friday
19/12
£32
Saturday
20/12
£33
Sunday
21/12
Monday
22/12
£33
Tuesday
23/12
£47
Wednesday
24/12
£32
Thursday
25/12
Friday
26/12
£33
Saturday
27/12
£32
Sunday
28/12
The cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Adelaide
With a price starting from £29, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Melbourne to Adelaide. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £33.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Melbourne to Adelaide, with £29. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £32.
How to save money travelling from Melbourne to Adelaide
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Melbourne to Adelaide in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Melbourne to Adelaide, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Melbourne to Adelaide are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Melbourne to Adelaide
These are the most booked bus companies between Melbourne to Adelaide from our users.
Firefly Express from Melbourne to Adelaide
Here you will find the key facts about the Firefly Express bus route Melbourne to Adelaide:
| Cheapest Price | £29 |
| Fastest Coach | 8h 50m |
| Earliest Coach | 07:15 |
| Last Coach | 21:10 |
| Daily Connections | 3 Ø |
| Found on | 05/12/2025 |
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All bus stations and stops in Melbourne and Adelaide
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Melbourne and Adelaide.
Compare the bus with other modes of transport
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Melbourne to Adelaide.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Melbourne to Adelaide
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Melbourne to Adelaide? Or which bus companies serve the route Melbourne to Adelaide? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Melbourne to Adelaide bus
How much does a Melbourne - Adelaide coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Melbourne - Adelaide bus trip is available from £29 and takes 10h 50m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Melbourne to Adelaide?
The connection Melbourne to Adelaide is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £29 to £55. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.
How many connections are available for the Melbourne - Adelaide route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Melbourne to Adelaide is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Adelaide from Melbourne take?
The quickest coach from Melbourne to Adelaide is provided by Firefly Express and takes 8h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £47. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Melbourne to Adelaide?
The earliest bus to Adelaide departs from Melbourne at 07:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Melbourne to Adelaide?
The latest bus to Adelaide departs from Melbourne at 21:10. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Melbourne - Adelaide route?
Passengers looking to travel from Melbourne to Adelaide can travel with Firefly Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Adelaide?
You can check all the direct connections between Melbourne and Adelaide by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Firefly Express.
What can I take with me on the bus to Adelaide from Melbourne?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Melbourne Adelaide bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Melbourne Adelaide bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Melbourne to Adelaide on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Melbourne to Adelaide
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
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