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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Great Western is to bus via Ballarat which costs $2 - $35 and takes 4h.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Great Western?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Great Western. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Cuibitt St/Western Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Great Western?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Great Western station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Ararat Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Great Western?

The distance between Melbourne and Great Western is 222 km. The road distance is 216.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Great Western without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $10 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Melbourne to Great Western, including transfers.

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

Melbourne to Great Western bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

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

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Great Western?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Great Western is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $10 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Ballarat, which costs $2 - $35 and takes 4h.

Where does the Melbourne to Great Western bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Great Western train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Great Western?

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

Where can I stay near Great Western?

There are 18+ hotels available in Great Western.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 43m
$11–139
Bus via Ballarat
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Cuibitt St/Western Hwybus Coach
4h
$3–33
Drive 216.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Great Westerncar 216.7 km
2h 29m
$39–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus Adelaide
4h 44m
$96–110

Melbourne to Great Western by train and bus

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Distance: 222.4 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Journey Beyond - The Overland also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Cuibitt St/Western Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 4h.

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