What is the cheapest way to get from Carlton to Great Ocean Road?

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Great Ocean Road is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlton to Great Ocean Road?

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Great Ocean Road is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Great Ocean Road?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Great Ocean Road. However, there are services departing from Royal Australasian College of Surgeons/Victoria Pde and arriving at Webster St/Dunlop St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Great Ocean Road?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton station to Great Ocean Road station. However, there are services departing from Parkville Station and arriving at Warrnambool Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Carlton to Great Ocean Road?

The distance between Carlton and Great Ocean Road is 304 km. The road distance is 238 km.

How do I travel from Carlton to Great Ocean Road without a car?

The best way to get from Carlton to Great Ocean Road without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $100 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Carlton to Great Ocean Road?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Carlton to Great Ocean Road, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Great Ocean Road bus from?

Carlton to Great Ocean Road bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Great Ocean Road train from?

Carlton to Great Ocean Road train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Footscray Station.

Train or bus from Carlton to Great Ocean Road?

The best way to get from Carlton to Great Ocean Road is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $100 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Carlton to Great Ocean Road bus arrive?

Carlton to Great Ocean Road bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Carlton to Great Ocean Road train arrive?

Carlton to Great Ocean Road train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Warrnambool Station.

Can I drive from Carlton to Great Ocean Road?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Great Ocean Road is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Carlton to Great Ocean Road.

Where can I stay near Great Ocean Road?

There are five+ hotels available in Great Ocean Road.

Carlton to Great Ocean Road - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlton to Great Ocean Road by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
5h 2m
$100–130
Drive 238 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlton to Great Ocean Roadcar 238 km
2h 52m
$43–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Webster St/Dunlop Stbus Coach
5h 58m
$66–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Webster St/Dunlop Stbus Coach
6h 28m
$59–105

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Distance: 303.7 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Carlton, VIC, Australia and Great Ocean Road, 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 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons/Victoria Pde to Great Ocean Road via King St/Lonsdale St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Webster St/Dunlop St in around 6h 28m.

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