There are 3 ways to get from Geelong to Mount Dandenong 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 Croydon Stationtrain Lilydale
3h 18m$18Bus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
- Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo Stbus 907
3h 30m$19–33Drive 112.7 km
- Drive from Geelong to Mount Dandenongcar 112.7 km
1h 36m$24–35
Geelong to Mount Dandenong by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Mount Dandenong is to train which costs $18 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Mount Dandenong is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Mount Dandenong. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via King St/Lonsdale St and Croydon Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Mount Dandenong station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Croydon Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Geelong and Mount Dandenong is 128 km. The road distance is 112.7 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Mount Dandenong without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $18.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Geelong to Mount Dandenong, including transfers.
Geelong to Mount Dandenong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Mount Dandenong train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Mount Dandenong is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Mount Dandenong, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Geelong Station to William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Southern Cross Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 3h 30m.
- 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
- Phone
- +61 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
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
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
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Booking & Getting There
Geelong to Mount Dandenong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Geelong to Mount Dandenong train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Mount Dandenong is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Geelong to Mount Dandenong.
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