There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Ocean Walk by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Harrison St/Marengo Crstbus Marengo - Colac Via Forrest, Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay
6h 29m$42–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
7h 26m$31–70Train, bus via Geelong
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
6h 40m$38–67Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Great Ocean Walk197.8 km
2h 42mDrive 197.8 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Ocean Walkcar 197.8 km
2h 42m$35–51
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Ocean Walk is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Ocean Walk is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Ocean Walk. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Harrison St/Marengo Crst via Sunshine Station/City Pl, Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Great Ocean Walk is 259 km. The road distance is 197.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Ocean Walk without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $40 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Ocean Walk, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Ocean Walk bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Sunshine Station/City Pl.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Ocean Walk bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Ocean Walk is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Ocean Walk.
There are 388+ hotels available in Great Ocean Walk.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Great Ocean Walk, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Great Ocean Walk via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station/City Pl, Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd, and Harrison St/Marengo Crst in around 7h 26m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Harrison St/Marengo Crst
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Great Ocean Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Great Ocean Walk. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.