Morwell is 150 km east of Melbourne via the Princes Highway. By train, V/Line runs regular services from Melbourne's Southern Cross Station to Morwell, with the journey taking about two hours. The station is central and an easy walk from the town centre.
By car, the Princes Highway is the direct route through the Latrobe Valley. Morwell makes a convenient stop if you are driving between Melbourne and the Gippsland Lakes or Wilsons Promontory.