The distance between Adelaide and Healesville is around 741km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Adelaide to Healesville by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Healesville → Adelaide if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale.
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Take the bus to Melbourne and then to Maroondah Hwy/Green St.
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There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Healesville by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$65 ($44) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$225 ($150).
The distance between Adelaide and Healesville is around 741km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 694km (431 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Adelaide and Healesville by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Healesville is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx A$225 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Healesville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$65 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Healesville. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Healesville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Melbourne. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.
Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Adelaide and Healesville. Buses run once daily and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Healesville is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Healesville. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Healesville. The distance is around 780km (485 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Healesville is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around A$225 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 50m | A$225($150) | hourly | 741km (461 miles) |
Bus | 13hrs | A$65($44) | once daily | 798km (496 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | A$145($100) | on demand | 780km (485 miles) |
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Metro Trains Melbourne
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Firefly Express
V/Line
The following major airports near Healesville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.