What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Barwon Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Barwon Heads is to train and line 55 bus which costs $12 - $15 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Barwon Heads?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Barwon Heads is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Barwon Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Barwon Heads. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rd via Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Barwon Heads?

The distance between Melbourne and Barwon Heads is 123 km. The road distance is 94.7 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Barwon Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Barwon Heads without a car is to bus and line 55 bus which takes 2h 29m and costs $6 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Barwon Heads?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Melbourne to Barwon Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Barwon Heads bus from?

Melbourne to Barwon Heads bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Barwon Heads bus arrive?

Melbourne to Barwon Heads bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Barwon Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Barwon Heads is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Melbourne to Barwon Heads.

Where can I stay near Barwon Heads?

There are 1377+ hotels available in Barwon Heads.

Melbourne to Barwon Heads - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 55 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Barwon Heads by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 55 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rdbus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd to Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rdbus 55
2h 29m
$6–21
Train, line 55 bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Marshall Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd to Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rdbus 55
2h 30m
$12–14
Drive 94.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Barwon Headscar 94.7 km
1h 13m
$17–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Barwon Headstaxi 94.7 km
1h 13m
$190–230

Melbourne to Barwon Heads by bus

3Weekly Buses

2h 29mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.1 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Barwon Heads, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rd via Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd in around 2h 29m.

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