There are 6 ways to get from Geelong to Adelaide Hills by shuttle, plane, train, bus, or car
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Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
4h 53m$139–319Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
14h 50m$24–76Train
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
11h 23m$203–405Bus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Adelaidebus Adelaide
11h 53m$69–86Drive 696.4 km
- Drive from Geelong to Adelaide Hillscar 696.4 km
8h 4m$125–180Train to Avalon Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane AVV - ADL
- Take the bus from Stop X1 Pulteney St - West side to Stop 26 Morialta Rd - North sidebus
5h 6m$124–427
Geelong to Adelaide Hills by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Adelaide Hills is to train and bus which costs $24 - $80 and takes 14h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Adelaide Hills is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $130 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Adelaide Hills. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Stop 26 Morialta Rd - North side via Ballarat and Stop E3 Currie St - North side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Adelaide Hills station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
The distance between Geelong and Adelaide Hills is 741 km. The road distance is 696.4 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Adelaide Hills without a car is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs $200 - $410.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Geelong to Adelaide Hills, including transfers.
Geelong to Adelaide Hills bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Adelaide Hills train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from North Shore Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Adelaide Hills is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs $200 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 11h 53m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Adelaide Hills, SA, Australia?
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from North Shore Station to Adelaide Station twice a week. Tickets cost $190–390 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Stop 26 Morialta Rd - North side via Ballarat, Adelaide, and Stop E3 Currie St - North side in around 11h 53m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from North Shore Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $190–230
- Red Premium
- $320–390
- Phone
- +61 3 5222 4966
- [email protected]
- Website
- gull.com.au
Shuttle from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $39
- Schedules at
- gull.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Geelong to Adelaide Hills bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Adelaide Hills is 30 min behind Geelong. It is currently 11:33 PM in Geelong and 11:03 PM in Adelaide Hills.
Geelong to Adelaide Hills train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Adelaide Hills is 696 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Geelong to Adelaide Hills.
There are 1646+ hotels available in Adelaide Hills.




