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How to get fromMelbourne to Gawlerby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Gawler by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MEL - ADL
    2. Take the train from Adelaide station to Gawler stationtrain train
    4h 39m
    $133–368

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the train from Adelaide station to Gawler Central stationtrain train Gawc
    13h 20m
    $16–65

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Overland
    12h 1m
    $153–384

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the bus from Stop U2 Victoria Sq - North West side to Stop 143 Murray St - West sidebus bus N224
    12h 31m
    $100–104

  5. Drive 735.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Gawlercar car 735.5 km
    8h 31m
    $133–191

Melbourne to Gawler by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, 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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stop 143 Murray St - West side via Adelaide and Stop U2 Victoria Sq - North West side in around 12h 31m.

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