There are 6 ways to get from Gawler to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Gawler station to Adelaide stationtrain
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ADL - MEL
3h 49m$100–330Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Gawler Central station to Adelaide stationtrain
- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury Stationtrain
15h 39m$28–78Bus
- Take the bus from Gawler to Adelaidebus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
12h 20m$146–159Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
14h 22m$178–418Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gawler to Melbourne-MEL731.3 km
8h 25mDrive 731.3 km
- Drive from Gawler to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 731.3 km
8h 25m$130–187
Gawler to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gawler to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to train and bus which costs $27 - $80 and takes 15h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Gawler to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to train and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $95 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Gawler to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Gawler and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Adelaide and Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Gawler station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Gawler station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
The distance between Gawler and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 690 km. The road distance is 731.3 km.
The best way to get from Gawler to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs $140 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Gawler to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
Gawler to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Stateliner, depart from Gawler station.
Gawler to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Gawler to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs $140 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $420 and takes 14h 22m.
What companies run services between Gawler, SA, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
You can take a bus from Gawler to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Adelaide, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Skybus Coach Terminal in around 12h 20m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station twice a week. Tickets cost $140–380 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–280
- Phone
- 1300 311 108
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
Train from Gawler station to Adelaide station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
- Schedules at
- Adelaide Metro
Train from Gawler Central station to Adelaide station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
- Schedules at
- Adelaide Metro
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 851 345
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stateliner
Bus from Gawler to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Stateliner
- Schedules at
- Stateliner
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gawler to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Gawler to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Stateliner, arrive at Adelaide station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 30 min ahead of Gawler. It is currently 8:26 PM in Gawler and 8:56 PM in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Gawler to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gawler to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 731 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Gawler to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5296+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gawler and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















