How to get from Williamstown to Skipton by bus and train?

From Williamstown to Skipton by bus and train

To get from Williamstown to Skipton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 472 bus from Knight St/Victoria St (Williamstown) station to Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$12.74. The bus and train schedule from Williamstown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Skipton on the Moovit app.

227minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 472
472
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Knight St/Victoria St (Williamstown)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Knight St/Victoria St (Williamstown)
    ID 6438
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 40399
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton)
    Ride to bus station
    Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton)
    ID 17768
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Williamstown to Skipton by bus and train via 472, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Williamstown to Skipton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 472 bus from Knight St/Victoria St (Williamstown) station to Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$12.74. The bus and train schedule from Williamstown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Skipton on the Moovit app.

227minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 472
472
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Knight St/Victoria St (Williamstown)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Knight St/Victoria St (Williamstown)
    ID 6438
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 40399
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton)
    Ride to bus station
    Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton)
    ID 17768
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Williamstown to Skipton

The distance between Williamstown, Melbourne and Skipton, Melbourne is approximately 170.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 227 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Williamstown to Skipton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Williamstown to Skipton

To check the bus and train timetable from Williamstown to Skipton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Williamstown) and destination (Skipton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Williamstown to Skipton by bus and train via 472, ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT and MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON

To get from Williamstown to Skipton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 472 bus from Knight St/Victoria St (Williamstown) station to Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$12.74. The bus and train schedule from Williamstown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Skipton on the Moovit app.

227minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 472
472
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
Leaves from Knight St/Victoria St (Williamstown)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Knight St/Victoria St (Williamstown)
    ID 6438
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 40399
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTONMT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON
    Mt Gambier
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton)
    Ride to bus station
    Bp Roadhouse/Glenelg Hwy (Skipton)
    ID 17768
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Williamstown to Skipton?

    The fastest way takes 227 minutes, using Bus line 472, Train line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Williamstown to Skipton?

    The alternative route takes 227 minutes, using Bus line 472, Train line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MT GAMBIER - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Williamstown and Skipton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Williamstown to Skipton in Melbourne?

    The 472 bus line goes from Knight St/Victoria St (Williamstown) station near Williamstown to Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray) station near Skipton in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Williamstown to Skipton in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Williamstown and Skipton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Williamstown to get to Skipton in Melbourne?

    Get on the 472 bus from the Knight St/Victoria St (Williamstown) stop near Williamstown in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Williamstown and Skipton in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Hopkins St/Leeds St (Footscray) stop, which is closest to Skipton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Williamstown to Skipton?

    The ride from Williamstown to Skipton costs A$12.74.

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