While Highway to Hell might be the soundtrack for a group of diehard Dockers supporters epic 3,000km road trip across the Nullarbor, they’re confident they’re on their own highway to heavenly premiership glory.

With airfares skyrocketing and Perth-to-Melbourne flights completely booked out for Grand Final week, ten ultimate fans have taken matters into their own hands.

At 5pm on Monday, a fully decked-out purple sleeper bus will roll out of Fremantle to begin the massive interstate journey.

The bus — dubbed The Longmuir Coach — carries a star-studded list of locals, including former Fremantle small forward and 2014 All-Australian Hayden Ballantyne alongside ex-Docker Brock O’Brien.

Passenger Phil Robbins shared the cheeky history behind the iconic rig, revealing it wasn’t always named after current senior coach Justin Longmuir.

“It was originally The Ross Lion Coach. We bought the coach in 2015 when the Dockers were minor premiers, and we thought we’d be going to the MCG again, but we got knocked out and had to change the name,” Mr Robbins said.

“I feel a lot safer in The Longmuir than I did in the Lion.

The journey will be a team effort powered by premiership spirit.

“We will drive nonstop, we’ve got heaps of drivers so we all chip in,” Mr Robbins said.

“Every car that goes past us toots the horn, it’s good. We will play a lot of Dockers songs and watch a lot of movies, play some cards and drink some beer. I reckon this is the best way to get there.”

Former fan-favourite Ballantyne isn’t just along for the ride — he’s taking his turn behind the wheel.

“36 hours of driving, we will see how fast I can get this big girl going! I’ve got my HR license now, so I’ll be testing the accelerator,” he said.

“But I’m excited, well excited is a bit of an understatement,

“Super proud of the playing group and coaching group from the club, to get to a grand final is a huge achievement.”

When asked whether spending 36 hours on a bus beat taking a flight, the Dockers legend didn’t hide his feelings.

“No, not really,” he said.

“I had a seat at the pointy end of the plane going over Thursday, but I’ve got a bed in here, so it’s not too bad.

“I’ll get bored after the first hour and start giving shit to everyone. So yeah, we’ll see how it goes for them, but we will have some fun.

“I’ll be playing a bit of AC/DC, get that theme cranking.

“I’ve known a few of the boys who are going to be on there for years and my best mate Rocky’s come along too. We’re going to document it all, put it all up on socials, get to know all the boys going across, and see a few sights as we go.”

Ballantyne added that the massive swell of support across Australia showed how much the club deserved its moment in the spotlight.

“We’re so proud and excited to have Freo in there, and that shows all across Australia. Everyone’s getting behind Freo and getting behind the Wharfy time theme,” he said.

“I think it’s exciting, and yeah, the club deserves it. You know, we’ve been shit-canned a little bit over the few years, and now that we’re going well, everyone’s getting on board. They deserve the credit because they put in the hard work.”

For 35-year-old passenger Seamus Nolan, who works with Mr Robbins, the journey across the desert is a bucket-list experience.

“I can’t wait to get there, I can’t believe I get this opportunity,” Mr Nolan said.

“It’s a chance to see the country, I’ve never done it before.”

His colleague, 54-year-old Danny D’Angelo, jumped at the opportunity after missing out on Freo’s previous Grand Final appearance.

“I couldn’t believe he invited us, I had no hesitation accepting, this is an adventure,” Mr D’Angelo said.

“We missed out in 2013, we had to stay back and work, but this is the year. Very cool that Hayden will be with us, I’m excited to get to know him. When I found out I thought it was huge, I thought now I better put my best foot forward and behave myself a bit.”

Mr Nolan plans on passing the time with a little more footy content.

“We will definitely be watching the Brownlow tonight because that’s on and we have TVs,” he said.

Mr D’Angelo confessed he already has a back-up plan just in case the result doesn’t go Freo’s way on Saturday afternoon.

“I might have to fly home if it doesn’t go our way because that won’t be a fun trip back! But I feel confident they’re going to do it.”

The crew is scheduled to pull into Melbourne on Thursday — just in time to catch all the Grand Final festivities over the weekend.