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How to get fromMelbourne to Loch Ard (ship)by train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Loch Ard (ship) by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain train Geelong
    2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Loch Ard Gorge/Great Ocean Rdbus bus Coach
    5h 53m
    $11–28

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Loch Ard Gorge/Great Ocean Rdbus bus
    7h 40m
    $3–47

  3. Train, bus via Geelong

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Loch Ard Gorge/Great Ocean Rdbus bus
    7h 40m
    $10–43

  4. Drive 228.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Loch Ard (ship)car car 228.4 km
    3h 1m
    $42–60

Melbourne to Loch Ard (ship) by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Loch Ard (ship), VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Loch Ard (ship) via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd, and Loch Ard Gorge/Great Ocean Rd in around 7h 40m.

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