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

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Williamstown by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, 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
    6h 3m
    $137–378

  2. Bus via Gawler station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus bus Coach
    14h 35m
    $20–75

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Overland
    13h 9m
    $164–404

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Gawlerbus bus Adelaide
    13h 35m
    $129–144

  5. Drive 718 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Williamstowncar car 718 km
    8h 16m
    $129–186

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane AVV - ADL
    3. Take the train from Adelaide station to Gawler stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $123–447

Melbourne to Williamstown by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 730.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Williamstown, 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 Yettie Rd / Lyndoch Valley Rd - North side via Adelaide, Adelaide Central Bus Station, Gawler, and Stop 124 Lyndoch Rd - North side in around 13h 35m.

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