What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to East Geelong?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to East Geelong is to train which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to East Geelong?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to East Geelong is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and East Geelong?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to East Geelong. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Holt Rd/Ryrie St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and East Geelong?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at South Geelong Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Melbourne to East Geelong?

The distance between Melbourne and East Geelong is 82 km. The road distance is 75.6 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to East Geelong without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to East Geelong without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to East Geelong?

The train from Southern Cross Station to South Geelong Station takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to East Geelong bus from?

Melbourne to East Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to East Geelong train from?

Melbourne to East Geelong train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to East Geelong?

The best way to get from Melbourne to East Geelong is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $22 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Melbourne to East Geelong bus arrive?

Melbourne to East Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Where does the Melbourne to East Geelong train arrive?

Melbourne to East Geelong train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at South Geelong Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to East Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to East Geelong is 76 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Melbourne to East Geelong.

Where can I stay near East Geelong?

There are 1031+ hotels available in East Geelong.

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to East Geelong by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to South Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
1h 8m
$8–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
1h 52m
$7–21
Drive 75.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to East Geelongcar 75.6 km
58 min
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to East Geelongtaxi 75.6 km
58 min
$170–210

Melbourne to East Geelong by train

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Distance: 82.1 km
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and East Geelong, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to South Geelong Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce 5 times a week. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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