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

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Bells Beach is to bus and train via Albury which costs $23 - $160 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Bells Beach is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 26m and costs $310 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Bells Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Bells Beach. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

How far is it from Canberra to Bells Beach?

The distance between Canberra and Bells Beach is 580 km. The road distance is 747 km.

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

The best way to get from Canberra to Bells Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 3m and costs $110 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Canberra to Bells Beach, including transfers.

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

Canberra to Bells Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.

Where does the Canberra to Bells Beach bus arrive?

Canberra to Bells Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Can I drive from Canberra to Bells Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Bells Beach is 747 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Canberra to Bells Beach.

Where can I stay near Bells Beach?

There are 1000+ hotels available in Bells Beach.

Canberra to Bells Beach - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Bells Beach by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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

Fly Canberra International Airport to Avalon Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane CBR - AVV
2. Take the taxi from Avalon-Airport-AVV to Bells Beachtaxi
5h 26m
$313–835
Bus, train via Albury
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
11h 30m
$24–155
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
11h 3m
$112–240
Drive 747 km
1. Drive from Canberra to Bells Beachcar 747 km
7h 59m
$135–195
Fly Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rdbus
5h 35m
$173–426
Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
3. Take the taxi from Avalon-Airport-AVV to Bells Beachtaxi
6h 24m
$241–744
Bus, train via Albury #2
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
11h 3m
$41–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
11h 21m
$61–180

Canberra to Bells Beach by bus and train

7Weekly Services

11h 3mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Canberra to Bells Beach.

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Distance: 580.1 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Canberra to Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 11h 21m.

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