Train from Melbourne to Grampians

There are no direct services from Melbourne to Halls Gap. You can get to Halls Gap from Melbourne Southern Cross Station once daily. The route involves taking a train to either Ballarat or Ararat stations (dependent on day of travel) and then taking a connecting bus service to Stawell station where you change for a second bus to Halls Gap. Monday – Friday services depart at 0908, change at Ballarat and arrive at 1325. Weekend services are faster and involve taking a train to Ararat before changing to a coach service. On Saturday depart Melbourne Southern Cross at 0808 and arrive 1155, on Sunday depart Melbourne at 0828 and arrive 1200.