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

The cheapest way to get from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne CBD is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne CBD is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $40 - $65.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne CBD. 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 CBD?

No, there is no direct train from Great Ocean Road station to Melbourne CBD 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 CBD?

The distance between Great Ocean Road and Melbourne CBD is 304 km. The road distance is 237.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne CBD 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 CBD?

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne CBD?

The best way to get from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne CBD 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 CBD bus arrive?

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

Where does the Great Ocean Road to Melbourne CBD train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne CBD?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Ocean Road to Melbourne CBD is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne CBD.

Where can I stay near Melbourne CBD?

There are 5308+ hotels available in Melbourne CBD.

Great Ocean Road to Melbourne CBD - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne CBD 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 237.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Great Ocean Road to Melbourne CBDcar 237.6 km
2h 50m
$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 CBD, 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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