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How to get fromBrisbane to Geelongby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Brisbane to Geelong by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane BNE - AVV
    5h 33m
    $171–521

  2. Train via Sydney

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train
    27h 30m
    $143–511

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus
    33h 4m
    $283–566

  4. Drive 1,710.4 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Geelongcar car 1,710.4 km
    19h 5m
    $308–444

  5. Fly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNE - MEL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle bus
    5h 39m
    $187–373

  6. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OOL - MEL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle bus
    7h 19m
    $150–400

  7. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Avalon Airport

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane OOL - AVV
    7h 13m
    $144–618

  8. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MCY - MEL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle bus
    8h 24m
    $182–452

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train Geelong
    2d 3h
    $2,698–3,702

Brisbane to Geelong by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration27h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,468.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Street Station to Geelong Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 27h 30m.

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