There are 4 ways to get from Dandenong to Grampians National Park by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the bus from Ararat to Information Centre/Grampians Rdbus Coach
6h$22–154Bus
- Take the bus from Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballaratbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwybus
8h 25m$88–105Drive 279.4 km
- Drive from Dandenong to Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centrecar 279.4 km
3h 21m$50–72Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
6h 50m$78–182
Dandenong to Grampians National Park by train, tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dandenong to Grampians National Park is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Dandenong to Grampians National Park is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Dandenong to Grampians National Park. However, there are services departing from Leslie St/Cheltenham Rd and arriving at Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy via Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St, Melbourne Airport and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Dandenong station to Grampians National Park station. However, there are services departing from Yarraman Station and arriving at Stawell Station via Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Dandenong and Grampians National Park is 283 km. The road distance is 279.4 km.
The best way to get from Dandenong to Grampians National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h and costs $21 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Dandenong to Grampians National Park, including transfers.
Dandenong to Grampians National Park bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St station.
Dandenong to Grampians National Park train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Dandenong to Grampians National Park is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $85 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Dandenong, VIC, Australia and Grampians National Park, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Leslie St/Cheltenham Rd to Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy via Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St, Melbourne Airport, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Station twice a week. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
Train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $65–80
- Red Standard Everyday
- $80–95
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $110–140
- Red Premium Everyday
- $130–160
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ararat to Information Centre/Grampians Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Southland Shopping Centre/Karen St to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Phone
- 03 5333 4181
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
- Book at
- airportshuttlebus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Dandenong to Grampians National Park bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Dandenong to Grampians National Park train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Stawell Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dandenong to Grampians National Park is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Dandenong to Grampians National Park.
There are 123+ hotels available in Grampians National Park.