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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Bells Beach is to train and bus which costs $8 - $21 and takes 2h 51m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Bells Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Bells Beach. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Bells Beach?

The distance between Melbourne and Bells Beach is 114 km. The road distance is 104.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Bells Beach without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $8 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Melbourne to Bells Beach, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Melbourne to Bells Beach bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Bells Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Bells Beach is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Melbourne to Bells Beach.

Where can I stay near Bells Beach?

There are 1020+ hotels available in Bells Beach.

Melbourne to Bells Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Bells Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
2h 51m
$8–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
2h 51m
$2–26
Drive 104.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Bells Beachcar 104.2 km
1h 16m
$20–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Bells Beachtaxi 104.2 km
1h 16m
$210–250

Melbourne to Bells Beach by train and bus

36Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113.9 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 2h 51m.

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