What is the cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Williamstown?

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Williamstown is to line 96 tram and train which costs $12 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Williamstown?

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Williamstown is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Williamstown?

No, there is no direct bus from South Melbourne to Williamstown. However, there are services departing from Ferrars St/City Rd and arriving at Laverton St/Victoria St via Flinders Lane/Queen St and Leeds St/Paisley St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Williamstown?

No, there is no direct train from South Melbourne station to Williamstown station. However, there are services departing from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 and arriving at North Williamstown Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Williamstown?

The distance between South Melbourne and Williamstown is 14 km.

How do I travel from South Melbourne to Williamstown without a car?

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Williamstown without a car is to line 96 tram and train which takes 44 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from South Melbourne to Williamstown?

It takes approximately 44 min to get from South Melbourne to Williamstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Melbourne to Williamstown bus from?

South Melbourne to Williamstown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Flinders Lane/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the South Melbourne to Williamstown train from?

South Melbourne to Williamstown train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127.

Where does the South Melbourne to Williamstown bus arrive?

South Melbourne to Williamstown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Leeds St/Hopkins St station.

Where does the South Melbourne to Williamstown train arrive?

South Melbourne to Williamstown train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Where can I stay near Williamstown?

There are 5227+ hotels available in Williamstown.

South Melbourne to Williamstown - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 96 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from South Melbourne to Williamstown by tram, train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 96 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Southern Crosstram 96
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to North Williamstown Stationtrain Williamstown
44 min
$12
Line 216 bus, line 472 bus
1. Take the bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to Leeds St/Hopkins Stbus 216
2. Take the bus from Leeds St/Paisley St to Laverton St/Victoria Stbus 472
1h 23m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Williamstowntaxi 12.1 km
12 min
$30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from South Melbourne to Williamstownwalk 10.9 km
2h 9m

South Melbourne to Williamstown by tram and train

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Distance: 14.1 km
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between South Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Williamstown, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Laverton St/Victoria St via Flinders Lane/Queen St, Leeds St/Hopkins St, and Leeds St/Paisley St in around 1h 23m.

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