There are 4 ways to get from Halls Gap to Bairnsdale by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Information Centre/Grampians Rd to Araratbus
- Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain
9h 17m$20–156Bus
- Take the bus from Information Centre/Grampians Rd to Araratbus
- Take the bus from Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus
11h 4m$99–149Drive 529.6 km
- Drive from Halls Gap to Bairnsdalecar 529.6 km
6h$95–137Train
- Take the train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
10h 59m$75–185
Halls Gap to Bairnsdale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Halls Gap to Bairnsdale is to bus and train which costs $19 - $160 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Halls Gap to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 6h and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Halls Gap to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Information Centre/Grampians Rd and arriving at Bairnsdale via Ararat station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Halls Gap station to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Stawell Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
The distance between Halls Gap and Bairnsdale is 529 km. The road distance is 529.6 km.
The best way to get from Halls Gap to Bairnsdale without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 17m and costs $19 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Halls Gap to Bairnsdale, including transfers.
Halls Gap to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Information Centre/Grampians Rd station.
Halls Gap to Bairnsdale train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Stawell Station.
The best way to get from Halls Gap to Bairnsdale is to bus which takes 11h 4m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 10h 59m.
What companies run services between Halls Gap, VIC, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Information Centre/Grampians Rd to Bairnsdale via Ararat station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 11h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Information Centre/Grampians Rd to Bairnsdale Station via Stawell Station/Napier St, Stawell Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 10h 59m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
Train from Stawell Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $65–80
- Red Standard Everyday
- $80–95
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $110–140
- Red Premium Everyday
- $130–160
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Information Centre/Grampians Rd to Ararat
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Information Centre/Grampians Rd to Ararat
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Halls Gap to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ararat station.
Halls Gap to Bairnsdale train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Halls Gap to Bairnsdale is 530 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Halls Gap to Bairnsdale.
There are 199+ hotels available in Bairnsdale.












