How to travel from Daylesford to Adelaide, Australia

The distance between Daylesford and Adelaide is around 654km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Daylesford to Adelaide by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$230($155)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Ballarat and then to Adelaide.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$64($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ballarat then take the train to Ararat and then to Adelaide.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$105($69)
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Drive

Drive to Adelaide.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance654km (407 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Adelaide

There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Adelaide by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$64 ($43) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$230 ($155).

The distance between Daylesford and Adelaide is around 654km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (351 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Daylesford and Adelaide by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Adelaide is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$230 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Adelaide, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$64 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and Adelaide. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daylesford and Adelaide. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daylesford to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballarat. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

V/Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Daylesford and Adelaide. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daylesford to Adelaide. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Adelaide is Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Adelaide. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Daylesford and Adelaide. The distance is around 654km (407 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to Adelaide is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$230 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Adelaide

Transport options from Daylesford to Adelaide
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 40m
A$230($155)
5 times a week761km (473 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 25m
A$64($43)
4 times a week668km (415 miles)
Bus via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl11hrs
A$90($61)
5 times a week740km (460 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 15m
A$105($69)
twice a week700km (435 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
A$125($84)
on demand654km (407 miles)

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Airports near Adelaide

The following major airports near Adelaide offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Adelaide
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Adelaide
PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (156 miles) from Adelaide