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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to North Geelong is to train which costs $8 - $12 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to North Geelong is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and North Geelong?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at North Geelong Station/Princess Highway Service Rd station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and North Geelong?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at North Geelong Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to North Geelong?

The distance between Melbourne and North Geelong is 78 km. The road distance is 69.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to North Geelong without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $12.

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

The train from Southern Cross Station to North Geelong Station takes 59 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to North Geelong?

The best way to get from Melbourne to North Geelong is to train which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $16 and takes 59 min.

Where does the Melbourne to North Geelong bus arrive?

Melbourne to North Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at North Geelong Station/Princess Highway Service Rd.

Where does the Melbourne to North Geelong train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to North Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to North Geelong is 70 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Melbourne to North Geelong.

Where can I stay near North Geelong?

There are 834+ hotels available in North Geelong.

Melbourne to North Geelong - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to North Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
59 min
$8–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to North Geelong Station/Princess Highway Service Rdbus Geelong
59 min
$1–16
Drive 69.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to North Geelongcar 69.7 km
51 min
$13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to North Geelongtaxi 69.7 km
51 min
$160–200

Melbourne to North Geelong by train

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Distance: 77.8 km
Duration: 59 min

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to North Geelong Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to North Geelong Station/Princess Highway Service Rd 5 times a week. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 59 min.

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