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

The cheapest way to get from Williamstown to East Melbourne is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Williamstown to East Melbourne is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Williamstown and East Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Williamstown to East Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Knight St/Victoria St and arriving at Carlton Gardens/Victoria St via Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Williamstown and East Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Williamstown station to East Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from North Williamstown Station and arriving at Jolimont-MCG Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Williamstown to East Melbourne?

The distance between Williamstown and East Melbourne is 16 km. The road distance is 15.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Williamstown to East Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 33 min to get from Williamstown to East Melbourne, including transfers.

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

Williamstown to East Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Knight St/Victoria St station.

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

Williamstown to East Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from North Williamstown Station.

Train or bus from Williamstown to East Melbourne?

The best way to get from Williamstown to East Melbourne is to train which takes 33 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus and line 402 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Williamstown to East Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Williamstown to East Melbourne train arrive?

Williamstown to East Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Williamstown to East Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Williamstown to East Melbourne is 16 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Williamstown to East Melbourne.

Where can I stay near East Melbourne?

There are 5290+ hotels available in East Melbourne.

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There are 5 ways to get from Williamstown to East Melbourne by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from North Williamstown Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Williamstown
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Jolimont-MCG Stationtrain Mernda / ...
33 min
$6
Drive 15.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Williamstown to East Melbournecar 15.7 km
17 min
$3–5
Line 472 bus, line 402 bus
1. Take the bus from Knight St/Victoria St to Hopkins St/Leeds Stbus 472
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Carlton Gardens/Victoria Stbus 402
1h 14m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Williamstown to East Melbournetaxi 15.7 km
17 min
$40–50
Train, line 48 tram
1. Take the train from North Williamstown Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Williamstown
2. Take the tram from Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 to Jolimont Station-MCG/Wellington Pde #11tram 48
41 min
$12

Williamstown to East Melbourne by train

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Distance: 16.3 km
Duration: 33 min

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

You can take a train from North Williamstown Station to Jolimont-MCG Station via Southern Cross Station in around 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knight St/Victoria St to Carlton Gardens/Victoria St via Hopkins St/Leeds St and Footscray Station/Irving St in around 1h 14m.

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