What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to Halls Gap?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Halls Gap is to train and bus which costs $10 - $26 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Footscray to Halls Gap?

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Halls Gap is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Halls Gap?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Halls Gap. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Information Centre/Grampians Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Ararat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Halls Gap?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Halls Gap station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Stawell Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Footscray to Halls Gap?

The distance between Footscray and Halls Gap is 249 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.

How do I travel from Footscray to Halls Gap without a car?

The best way to get from Footscray to Halls Gap without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h and costs $10 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to Halls Gap?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Footscray to Halls Gap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Halls Gap bus from?

Footscray to Halls Gap bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Halls Gap train from?

Footscray to Halls Gap train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Halls Gap?

The best way to get from Footscray to Halls Gap is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $100 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Footscray to Halls Gap bus arrive?

Footscray to Halls Gap bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ararat station.

Where does the Footscray to Halls Gap train arrive?

Footscray to Halls Gap train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Stawell Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Halls Gap?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Halls Gap is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Footscray to Halls Gap.

Where can I stay near Halls Gap?

There are 149+ hotels available in Halls Gap.

Footscray to Halls Gap - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Footscray to Halls Gap by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ararat to Information Centre/Grampians Rdbus Coach
4h
$11–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus Adelaide
2. Take the bus from Ararat to Information Centre/Grampians Rdbus Coach
6h 36m
$102–118
Drive 241.1 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Halls Gapcar 241.1 km
2h 44m
$44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
6h 37m
$72–178

Footscray to Halls Gap by train and bus

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Distance: 248.9 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Halls Gap, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Information Centre/Grampians Rd via King St/Lonsdale St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Ararat in around 6h 36m. 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.

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