There are 3 ways to get from Geelong to Emerald by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Stationtrain Belgrave
3h 27m$20–23Bus, line 302 bus, line 732 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 302
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwybus 732
4h 45m$7–21Drive 119 km
- Drive from Geelong to Emeraldcar 119 km
1h 38m$22–31
Geelong to Emerald by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Emerald is to bus and line 302 bus and line 732 bus which costs $7 - $22 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Emerald is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via King St/Lonsdale St, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Emerald station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Belgrave Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Geelong and Emerald is 135 km. The road distance is 119 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $20 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Geelong to Emerald, including transfers.
Geelong to Emerald bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Emerald train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Emerald is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 302 bus and line 732 bus, which costs $7 - $22 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Emerald, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Geelong Station to Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Southern Cross Station, Belgrave Station, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
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More Questions & Answers
Geelong to Emerald bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Geelong to Emerald train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Emerald is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Geelong to Emerald.
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