There are 3 ways to get from Williamstown to Warrnambool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Footscray Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
4h 28m$16–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus Geelong
- Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus Geelong
6h 6m$9–43Drive 246.9 km
- Drive from Williamstown to Warrnamboolcar 246.9 km
2h 52m$45–65
Williamstown to Warrnambool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Williamstown to Warrnambool is to train which costs $15 - $20 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Williamstown to Warrnambool is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Williamstown to Warrnambool station. However, there are services departing from Knight St/Victoria St and arriving at Warrnambool Station/Merri St via Footscray Station/Irving St and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Williamstown station to Warrnambool station. However, there are services departing from North Williamstown Station and arriving at Warrnambool Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Williamstown and Warrnambool is 268 km. The road distance is 246.9 km.
The best way to get from Williamstown to Warrnambool without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $15 - $20.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Williamstown to Warrnambool, including transfers.
Williamstown to Warrnambool bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.
Williamstown to Warrnambool train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Footscray Station.
The best way to get from Williamstown to Warrnambool is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $15 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $45 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Williamstown, VIC, Australia and Warrnambool, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Warrnambool Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knight St/Victoria St to Warrnambool Station/Merri St via Hopkins St/Leeds St, Footscray Station/Irving St, and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Footscray Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Warrnambool Station/Merri St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Williamstown to Warrnambool bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr.
Williamstown to Warrnambool train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Warrnambool Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williamstown to Warrnambool is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Williamstown to Warrnambool.
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