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How to get fromCowes to Geelongby bus, train, car, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cowes to Geelong by bus, train, car, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Station St/High Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train
    4h 23m
    $21–39

  2. Bus, line 828 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to Cheltenhambus bus 828
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train
    5h 8m
    $21–26

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cowes to Sorrentocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry car ferry
    3h 4m
    $41–66

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Cowes to Stony Point Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train
    4h 37m
    $200–238

Cowes to Geelong by bus, train, and tram

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Cowes, VIC, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Geelong. However, you can take the bus to Station St/High St, walk to Cranbourne Station, take the train to Town Hall Station, walk to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, take the line 11 vehicle to Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, walk to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Geelong Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cowes Transit Centre/Church St to Geelong Station via Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr, Cheltenham, Cheltenham Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 5h 8m.

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