There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gawler by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
- Take the train from Adelaide station to Gawler stationtrain
3h 8m$105–328Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
- Take the train from Adelaide station to Gawler Central stationtrain Gawc
14h 52m$44–93Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
13h 30m$178–418Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
- Take the bus from Stop U2 Victoria Sq - North West side to Stop 143 Murray St - West sidebus N224
14h$128–132Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Gawler732.2 km
8h 27mDrive 732.2 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gawlercar 732.2 km
8h 27m$130–188
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gawler by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gawler is to bus and train which costs $40 - $95 and takes 14h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gawler is to fly and train which takes 3h 8m and costs $100 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gawler. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Stop 143 Murray St - West side via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Stop U2 Victoria Sq - North West side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Gawler station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Gawler station via Adelaide station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Gawler is 690 km. The road distance is 732.2 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gawler without a car is to train which takes 13h 30m and costs $170 - $420.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gawler, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gawler bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gawler train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gawler is to train which takes 13h 30m and costs $170 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $128 - $132 and takes 14h.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Gawler, SA, Australia?
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station twice a week. Tickets cost $140–380 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Stop 143 Murray St - West side via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Adelaide, and Stop U2 Victoria Sq - North West side in around 14h.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–280
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport via Mount Gambier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–700
- Phone
- 1300 311 108
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
Train from Adelaide station to Gawler station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
- Schedules at
- Adelaide Metro
Train from Adelaide station to Gawler Central station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- 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 Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- 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
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 311 108
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
Bus from Stop U2 Victoria Sq - North West side to Stop 143 Murray St - West side
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- Adelaide Metro
- Schedules at
- Adelaide Metro
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Gawler
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gawler bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.
Gawler is 30 min behind Melbourne Airport (MEL). It is currently 11:07 PM in Melbourne Airport (MEL) and 10:37 PM in Gawler.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gawler train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gawler is 732 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gawler.
There are 164+ hotels available in Gawler.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Gawler. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.