What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens is to train which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Geelong Botanic Gardens?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Geelong Botanic Gardens/Garden St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct ferry between Melbourne and Geelong Botanic Gardens?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Melbourne Docklands and arriving at Geelong. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Geelong Botanic Gardens?

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 Geelong Botanic Gardens?

The distance between Melbourne and Geelong Botanic Gardens is 83 km. The road distance is 74.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens without a car is to train via Geelong Station which takes 1h 37m and costs $14 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens is to train via Geelong Station which takes 1h 37m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $22 and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens train arrive?

Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Geelong Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens is 75 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens.

Where can I stay near Geelong Botanic Gardens?

There are 902+ hotels available in Geelong Botanic Gardens.

Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens by train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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Train via Geelong Station
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
1h 37m
$14–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
1h 37m
$7–21
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Melbourne Docklands to Geelongferry Docklands to Geelong
2h 31m
$28
Drive 74.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardenscar 74.7 km
57 min
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardenstaxi 74.7 km
57 min
$170–210
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to South Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
1h 39m
$8–12

Melbourne to Geelong Botanic Gardens by train, bus, and foot

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 83.3 km
Duration: 1h 37m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 3m. 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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