What is the cheapest way to get from Great Western to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Great Western to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $9 - $29 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Western to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Great Western to Melbourne is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Great Western and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Great Western to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cubitt St/Western Hwy and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Ararat station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Great Western and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Great Western station to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Ararat Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Great Western to Melbourne?

The distance between Great Western and Melbourne is 226 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Great Western to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 33m and costs $9 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Great Western to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Great Western to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Western to Melbourne bus from?

Great Western to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ararat station.

Where do I catch the Great Western to Melbourne train from?

Great Western to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ararat Station.

Train or bus from Great Western to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Great Western to Melbourne is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $9 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $110 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Great Western to Melbourne bus arrive?

Great Western to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Great Western to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Great Western to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Western to Melbourne is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Great Western to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5305+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Great Western to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Great Western to Melbourne by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cubitt St/Western Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 33m
$10–28
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 49m
$9–140
Drive 216.5 km
1. Drive from Great Western to Melbournecar 216.5 km
2h 29m
$39–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
4h 31m
$95–109

Great Western to Melbourne by bus and train

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 226 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

V/Line operates a train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Journey Beyond - The Overland also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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