There are 3 ways to get from Geelong to Yarra Glen 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 Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
3h 23m$20–23Bus, line 905 bus, line 901 bus, line 670 bus, line 685 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 The Pines SC/Reynolds Rdbus 905 / ...
- Take the bus from The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
- Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Herbert St/Melba Hwybus 685 / ...
4h 35m$7–21Drive 124.5 km
- Drive from Geelong to Yarra Glencar 124.5 km
1h 38m$23–33
Geelong to Yarra Glen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Yarra Glen is to bus and line 905 bus and line 901 bus and line 670 bus and line 685 bus which costs $7 - $22 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Yarra Glen is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Yarra Glen. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Herbert St/Melba Hwy via King St/Lonsdale St, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Lilydale Station/West William St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Yarra Glen station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Lilydale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Geelong and Yarra Glen is 136 km. The road distance is 124.5 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Yarra Glen without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $20 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Geelong to Yarra Glen, including transfers.
Geelong to Yarra Glen bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Yarra Glen train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Yarra Glen is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 905 bus and line 901 bus and line 670 bus and line 685 bus, which costs $7 - $22 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Yarra Glen, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Geelong Station to Herbert St/Melba Hwy via Southern Cross Station, Lilydale Station, and Lilydale Station/West William St in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Herbert St/Melba Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, and Lilydale Station/West William St in around 4h 35m.
- 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 Lilydale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- 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 The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Herbert St/Melba Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
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More Questions & Answers
Geelong to Yarra Glen bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Geelong to Yarra Glen train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Yarra Glen is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Geelong to Yarra Glen.
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