What is the cheapest way to get from Geelong to Great Western?

The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Great Western is to bus which costs $2 - $35 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Geelong to Great Western?

The fastest way to get from Geelong to Great Western is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Geelong and Great Western?

No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Great Western. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Cuibitt St/Western Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Geelong and Great Western?

No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Great Western station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Ararat Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Geelong to Great Western?

The distance between Geelong and Great Western is 199 km. The road distance is 195.9 km.

How do I travel from Geelong to Great Western without a car?

The best way to get from Geelong to Great Western without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $2 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Geelong to Great Western?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Geelong to Great Western, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geelong to Great Western bus from?

Geelong to Great Western bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where do I catch the Geelong to Great Western train from?

Geelong to Great Western train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from North Shore Station.

Train or bus from Geelong to Great Western?

The best way to get from Geelong to Great Western is to bus which takes 4h and costs $2 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Geelong to Great Western bus arrive?

Geelong to Great Western bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Geelong to Great Western train arrive?

Geelong to Great Western train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ararat Station.

Can I drive from Geelong to Great Western?

Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Great Western is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Geelong to Great Western.

Where can I stay near Great Western?

There are 18+ hotels available in Great Western.

Geelong to Great Western - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Geelong to Great Western by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Cuibitt St/Western Hwybus Coach
4h
$2–32
Train
1. Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat Stationtrain The Overland
4h 19m
$64–141
Drive 195.9 km
1. Drive from Geelong to Great Westerncar 195.9 km
2h 24m
$36–51
Train via Truganina
1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Deer Park Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ararat Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 4m
$18–35

Geelong to Great Western by bus

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Distance: 199.4 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Great Western, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Cuibitt St/Western Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 4h. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from North Shore Station to Ararat Station twice a week. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

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