How to travel from Mildura to Adelaide, Australia

The distance between Mildura and Adelaide is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Mildura to Adelaide by bus 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 via Ouyen Community Park

Take the bus to Ouyen Community Park then Shell Roadhouse and then to Adelaide.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$105($72)
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Drive

Drive to Adelaide.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance399km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mildura and Adelaide

There are several options for getting from Mildura to Adelaide by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$55 ($37) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$54 ($36).

The distance between Mildura and Adelaide is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (209 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Mildura and Adelaide by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mildura to Adelaide is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$54 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Mildura and Adelaide, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$55 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mildura and Adelaide. We recommend that you drive to Adelaide. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mildura and Adelaide. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mildura to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mildura Central SC/Fifteenth St and Ouyen Community Park. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

PTV Regional Transit, V-Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Mildura and Adelaide. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mildura to Adelaide. We recommend that you take the bus to Ouyen Community Park and then to Franklin Street. instead which will take 6h 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 Mildura and Adelaide. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mildura to Adelaide is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$55 ($37).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mildura and Adelaide

Transport options from Mildura to Adelaide
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Ouyen Community Park + 1 similar
5h 50m
A$105($72)
twice a week486km (302 miles)
Bus6h 40m
A$55($37)
twice a week485km (301 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
A$54($36)
on demand399km (248 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