What is the cheapest way to get from Bells Beach to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Bells Beach to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $7 - $21 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bells Beach to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Bells Beach to Melbourne is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Bells Beach and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bells Beach to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Bells Beach to Melbourne?

The distance between Bells Beach and Melbourne is 113 km. The road distance is 104.9 km.

How do I travel from Bells Beach to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Bells Beach to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $50 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Bells Beach to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Bells Beach to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bells Beach to Melbourne bus from?

Bells Beach to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd station.

Train or bus from Bells Beach to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Bells Beach to Melbourne is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $50 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $26 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Bells Beach to Melbourne bus arrive?

Bells Beach to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Can I drive from Bells Beach to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bells Beach to Melbourne is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Bells Beach to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5357+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Bells Beach to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Bells Beach to Melbourne by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Waurn Ponds Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
1h 36m
$51–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
3h 7m
$1–26
Drive 104.9 km
1. Drive from Bells Beach to Melbournecar 104.9 km
1h 16m
$20–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bells Beach to Melbournetaxi 104.9 km
1h 16m
$210–250
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
2h 18m
$7–21

Bells Beach to Melbourne by bus

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3h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 112.7 km
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Bells Beach, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Waurn Ponds Station to Southern Cross Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 3h 7m.

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