How long does it take to drive from Warrnambool to Geelong via Great Ocean Road?
6 hours 20 minutes
| Melbourne to: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Geelong | 1 hour | 75kms |
| Warrnambool via A1 | 3 hours | 265kms |
| Port Fairy via A1 | 3.5 hours | 295kms |
| Warrnambool via Great Ocean Road | 6 hours 20 minutes | 353kms |
How long does it take to get from Warrnambool to Melbourne via Great Ocean Road?
Taking just over 3 hours, this route is ideal for visitors who just want to get to Warrnambool quickly and in the most efficient way. However by far the most popular route is the longer and more scenic route way along the Great Ocean Road.
How long does it take to drive the whole Great Ocean Road?
around 9.5 hours
The whole length of the Great Ocean Road is 664km, drivable in around 9.5 hours if you were to do it without stops. The itinerary I have outlined will take 2 days and is optimal for weekend trips.
How do I get to Warrnambool from Geelong?
From Geelong, there’s a daily bus service to Apollo Bay, stopping at Torquay and Lorne. At Apollo Bay you can change buses and get one heading up to Warrnambool. Approaching the Great Ocean Road from the western side takes a little more forethought. Buses run from Adelaide via Mount Gambier to Warrnambool.
How to get to Warrnambool on the Great Ocean Road?
Approaching the Great Ocean Road from the western side takes a little more forethought. Buses run from Adelaide via Mount Gambier to Warrnambool. Premier Stateliner is the company operating in South Australia, then at Mount Gambier you can catch a V/Line train to Warrnambool.
How do I get to the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne?
Change at Apollo Bay to head onwards to Geelong, which connects by train to central Melbourne. It is possible to explore the Great Ocean Road by public transport, but it will need a bit of planning because it doesn’t run every day.
What is Geelong famous for?
Geelong is a bayside city with a population in excess of 100,000 people at the start of the Great Ocean Road. It developed as a port with strong links to western victoria’s wool industry, and is home to the national wool museum.
