There are 5 ways to get from Eltham to Geelong by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rosanna Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Hurstbridge
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2h 16m$20–24Line 304 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to King St/Lonsdale Stbus 304
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
3h 40m$7–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
3h 37m$14–18Drive 95.3 km
- Drive from Eltham to Geelongcar 95.3 km
1h 18m$18–25Line 902 bus, train
- Take the bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Nunawading Station/Springvale Rdbus 902
- Take the train from Nunawading Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
2h 42m$20–24
Eltham to Geelong by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Geelong is to bus and train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Eltham to Geelong is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Eltham station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Rosanna Station and arriving at Geelong Station via Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Eltham and Geelong is 104 km. The road distance is 95.3 km.
The best way to get from Eltham to Geelong without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $19 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Eltham to Geelong, including transfers.
Eltham to Geelong bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station.
Eltham to Geelong train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Rosanna Station.
The best way to get from Eltham to Geelong is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $22 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Eltham, VIC, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Geelong Station via Rosanna Station/Turnham Ave, Rosanna Station, Flinders Street Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd, King St/Lonsdale St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Rosanna Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Nunawading Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Nunawading Station/Springvale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to King St/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Eltham to Geelong bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at King St/Lonsdale St station.
Eltham to Geelong train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Geelong is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Eltham to Geelong.
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