There are 4 ways to get from Geelong to Maldon by bus, train, 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.
Bus via Ballarat
best- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Maldon Post Office/High Stbus Coach
3h 38m$2–30Train
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Footscray Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
4h 11m$18–27Drive 146.2 km
- Drive from Geelong to Maldoncar 146.2 km
2h 16m$27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
5h 5m$4–24
Geelong to Maldon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Maldon is to bus which costs $4 - $24 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Maldon is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Maldon. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Maldon Post Office/High St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Maldon station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Geelong and Maldon is 169 km. The road distance is 146.2 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Maldon without a car is to bus via Ballarat which takes 3h 38m and costs $2 - $30.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Geelong to Maldon, including transfers.
Geelong to Maldon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Maldon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Maldon is to bus via Ballarat which takes 3h 38m and costs $2 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $28 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Maldon, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Maldon Post Office/High St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geelong Station to Maldon Post Office/High St via Footscray Station, Castlemaine Station, and Castlemaine in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Geelong Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- 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
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Maldon Post Office/High St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- 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
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Geelong to Maldon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Geelong to Maldon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Maldon is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Geelong to Maldon.
There are 64+ hotels available in Maldon.







