What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Halls Gap?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Halls Gap is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Halls Gap?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Halls Gap is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Halls Gap?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Halls Gap. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Information Centre/Grampians Rd via Ararat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Halls Gap?

The distance between Melbourne and Halls Gap is 254 km. The road distance is 247.6 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Halls Gap without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Halls Gap without a car is to train and bus via Ararat which takes 4h 8m and costs $10 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Halls Gap?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Melbourne to Halls Gap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Halls Gap bus from?

Melbourne to Halls Gap bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Melbourne to Halls Gap bus arrive?

Melbourne to Halls Gap bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ararat station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Halls Gap?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Halls Gap is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Melbourne to Halls Gap.

Where can I stay near Halls Gap?

There are 149+ hotels available in Halls Gap.

Melbourne to Halls Gap - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Halls Gap by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Ararat
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1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Ararat to Information Centre/Grampians Rdbus Coach
4h 8m
$11–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus Adelaide
2. Take the bus from Ararat to Information Centre/Grampians Rdbus Coach
5h 9m
$96–112
Drive 247.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Halls Gapcar 247.6 km
2h 52m
$45–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
2. Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Information Centre/Grampians Rdbus Coach
5h 28m
$70–169

Melbourne to Halls Gap by train and bus

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4h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254.1 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Halls Gap, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Information Centre/Grampians Rd via Ararat in around 5h 9m.

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