What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Geelong?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Geelong is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Geelong?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Geelong is to taxi and fly and shuttle which takes 3h 28m and costs $290 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Geelong?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Nelson to Geelong?

The distance between Nelson and Geelong is 488 km. The road distance is 333.5 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to Geelong without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Geelong without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 6h 12m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Geelong?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Nelson to Geelong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Geelong bus from?

Nelson to Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East station.

Where does the Nelson to Geelong bus arrive?

Nelson to Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Nelson to Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Geelong is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Nelson to Geelong.

Where can I stay near Geelong?

There are 899+ hotels available in Geelong.

Nelson to Geelong - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, shuttle, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Geelong by taxi, plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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Taxi, fly, shuttle
best
1. Take the taxi from Nelson to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)taxi
2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MGB - MEL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
3h 28m
$295–457
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
7h 5m
$56–105
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Nelson to General Store/Greenham Sttaxi
2. Take the bus from General Store/Greenham St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
3. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Geelong Stationtrain
6h 12m
$72–106
Drive 333.5 km
1. Drive from Nelson to Geelongcar 333.5 km
4h 13m
$60–87

Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 487.9 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Nelson, VIC, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Nelson to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 7h 5m.

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