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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and South Geelong?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at South Geelong Station/Yarra St station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and South 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 South Geelong?

The distance between Melbourne and South Geelong is 82 km. The road distance is 75.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to South 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 South 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 South Geelong bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to South Geelong?

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

Where does the Melbourne to South Geelong bus arrive?

Melbourne to South Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at South Geelong Station/Yarra St.

Where does the Melbourne to South Geelong train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to South Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to South Geelong is 76 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Melbourne to South Geelong.

How do I get a bus ticket from Melbourne to South Geelong?

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Where can I stay near South Geelong?

There are 897+ hotels available in South Geelong.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to South 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 South Geelong Station/Yarra Stbus Geelong
1h 8m
$1–16
Drive 75.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to South Geelongcar 75.9 km
57 min
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to South Geelongtaxi 75.9 km
57 min
$170–210

Melbourne to South Geelong by train

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Distance: 82.1 km
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and South 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 South Geelong Station/Yarra St 5 times a week. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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