What is the cheapest way to get from Great Otway National Park to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Great Otway National Park to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $13 - $19 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Otway National Park to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Great Otway National Park to Melbourne is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Great Otway National Park and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Great Otway National Park to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Tanybryn/Skenes Creek Rd and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Colac Station/Gellibrand St and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Great Otway National Park to Melbourne?

The distance between Great Otway National Park and Melbourne is 217 km. The road distance is 218.7 km.

How do I travel from Great Otway National Park to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Great Otway National Park to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 2m and costs $13 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Great Otway National Park to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Great Otway National Park to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Otway National Park to Melbourne bus from?

Great Otway National Park to Melbourne bus services, operated by Regional Transit, depart from Tanybryn/Skenes Creek Rd station.

Where does the Great Otway National Park to Melbourne bus arrive?

Great Otway National Park to Melbourne bus services, operated by Regional Transit, arrive at Colac Station/Gellibrand St.

Can I drive from Great Otway National Park to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Otway National Park to Melbourne is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Great Otway National Park to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

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Great Otway National Park to Melbourne - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Great Otway National Park to Melbourne by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Tanybryn/Skenes Creek Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus Marengo - Colac Via Forrest, Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay
2. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
4h 2m
$14–19
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cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tanybryn/Skenes Creek Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus
2. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus
3. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
5h 30m
$7–37
Drive 218.7 km
1. Drive from Cape Otway Lighthouse Information to Melbournecar 218.7 km
3h 2m
$39–56

Great Otway National Park to Melbourne by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 216.8 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Great Otway National Park, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Tanybryn/Skenes Creek Rd to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Tanybryn/Skenes Creek Rd, Colac Station/Gellibrand St, and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr in around 5h 30m.

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