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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Halls Gap is to train and bus which costs $8 - $23 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Halls Gap is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Halls Gap?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Halls Gap. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Information Centre/Grampians Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Ararat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Footscray to Halls Gap?

The distance between Footscray and Halls Gap is 249 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Halls Gap without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $8 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Footscray to Halls Gap, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Footscray to Halls Gap?

The best way to get from Footscray to Halls Gap is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $100 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Footscray to Halls Gap bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Footscray to Halls Gap?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Halls Gap is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Footscray to Halls Gap.

Where can I stay near Halls Gap?

There are 124+ hotels available in Halls Gap.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ararat StationBallarat
2. Take the bus from Ararat to Information Centre/Grampians RdCoach
3h 59m
$9–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationAdelaide
2. Take the bus from Ararat to Information Centre/Grampians RdCoach
6h 36m
$100–115
Drive 241.1 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Halls Gap241.1 km
2h 43m
$48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell StationThe Overland
6h 37m

Footscray to Halls Gap by train and bus

3Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.8 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Information Centre/Grampians Rd via King St/Lonsdale St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Ararat in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Station twice a week, and the journey takes 3h 33m.

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