What is the cheapest way to get from Grampians to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Grampians to Melbourne is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grampians to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Grampians to Melbourne is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Grampians and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Grampians to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Information Centre/Grampians Rd and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Ararat station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Grampians and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Grampians station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Stawell Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Grampians to Melbourne?

The distance between Grampians and Melbourne is 270 km. The road distance is 263.4 km.

How do I travel from Grampians to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Grampians to Melbourne without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 22m and costs $160 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Grampians to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Grampians to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grampians to Melbourne bus from?

Grampians to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Information Centre/Grampians Rd station.

Where do I catch the Grampians to Melbourne train from?

Grampians to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Stawell Station.

Train or bus from Grampians to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Grampians to Melbourne is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $170 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Grampians to Melbourne bus arrive?

Grampians to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ararat station.

Where does the Grampians to Melbourne train arrive?

Grampians to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Grampians to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Grampians to Melbourne is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Grampians to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

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Grampians to Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Grampians to Melbourne by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Grampians to Ararat Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 22m
$160–309
Drive 263.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Grampians to Melbournecar 263.4 km
4h 4m
$47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Information Centre/Grampians Rd to Araratbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
5h 48m
$173–203
Taxi, train via Lake Fyans Tourist Rd/Ararat - Pomonal Rd
1. Take the taxi from Grampians to Lake Fyans Tourist Rd/Ararat - Pomonal Rdtaxi
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 4m
$112–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
6h 8m
$98–146
Train
1. Take the train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
6h 52m
$154–276

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Distance: 270 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Grampians, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Grampians to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Information Centre/Grampians Rd and Ararat station in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Station twice a week. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 4h 19m.

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