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

The cheapest way to get from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $40 - $65.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Webster St/Dunlop St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Great Ocean Road station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne?

The distance between Great Ocean Road and Melbourne is 304 km. The road distance is 238.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $95 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne, including transfers.

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

Great Ocean Road to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Webster St/Dunlop St station.

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

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

Train or bus from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $95 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $190 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Great Ocean Road to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Great Ocean Road to Melbourne train arrive?

Great Ocean Road to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Ocean Road to Melbourne is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5279+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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There are 3 ways to get from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
3h 55m
$99–119
Drive 238.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Great Ocean Road to Melbournecar 238.1 km
2h 51m
$43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Webster St/Dunlop St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
5h 4m
$151–181

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Distance: 303.7 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Great Ocean Road, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Great Ocean Road to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Webster St/Dunlop St and Ballarat in around 5h 4m.

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