There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Halls Gap Zoo by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ararat
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 4m$32–166Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stawellbus Adelaide
5h 16m$109–126Drive 242 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Halls Gap Zoocar 242 km
2h 47m$44–63Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
5h 1m$83–184
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Halls Gap Zoo is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Halls Gap Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Halls Gap Zoo. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Grampians Gardens Caravan Park/Grampians Rd via Former Pleasant Creek Courthouse/Western Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Halls Gap Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Ararat Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Melbourne and Halls Gap Zoo is 249 km. The road distance is 242 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Halls Gap Zoo without a car is to train via Ararat which takes 4h 4m and costs $30 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Melbourne to Halls Gap Zoo, including transfers.
Melbourne to Halls Gap Zoo bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne to Halls Gap Zoo train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Halls Gap Zoo is to train via Ararat which takes 4h 4m and costs $30 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $130 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Halls Gap Zoo, 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, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stawell once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
Train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $65–80
- Red Standard Everyday
- $80–95
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $110–140
- Red Premium Everyday
- $130–160
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Stawell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Halls Gap Zoo bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Stawell station.
Melbourne to Halls Gap Zoo train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Ararat Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Halls Gap Zoo is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Melbourne to Halls Gap Zoo.
There are 145+ hotels available in Halls Gap Zoo.