There are 5 ways to get from Geelong to Lake Mountain by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Lilydale Station to Lake Mountaintaxi
4h 9m$182–222Drive 195 km
cheapest- Drive from Geelong to Lake Mountaincar 195 km
3h 5m$36–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Falls Rd/Pack Rdbus 684
5h 18m$78–93Train, bus via Mooroolbark
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Falls Rd/Pack Rdbus 684
5h 23m$78–93Bus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Falls Rd/Pack Rdbus 684
5h 37m$73–102
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Lake Mountain is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Lake Mountain is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Lake Mountain. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Falls Rd/Pack Rd via King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd and Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Geelong and Lake Mountain is 204 km. The road distance is 195 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Lake Mountain without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 9m and costs $180 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Geelong to Lake Mountain, including transfers.
Geelong to Lake Mountain bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Lake Mountain bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Lake Mountain is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Geelong to Lake Mountain.
There are 18+ hotels available in Lake Mountain.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Lake Mountain, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lake Mountain via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Rd/Whitehorse Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, and Falls Rd/Pack Rd in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Falls Rd/Pack Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Falls Rd/Pack Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Falls Rd/Pack Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Dandenong Ranges Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Yarra Valley Taxis
- Phone
- 61 3 5962 4722
Emerald Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5968 4670
- Website
- 131008.com
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 435 980 710
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabs.com
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61 435 981 305
- Website
- 13dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 435 980 710
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabs.com
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