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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Geelong is to bus which costs $100 - $130 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Geelong is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $120 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Geelong?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Station St After High St and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B, Liverpool and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Geelong?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station and arriving at Geelong Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

How far is it from Penrith to Geelong?

The distance between Penrith and Geelong is 850 km. The road distance is 916.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Geelong without a car is to train which takes 13h 57m and costs $75 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Penrith to Geelong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Geelong bus from?

Penrith to Geelong bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Liverpool station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Geelong train from?

Penrith to Geelong train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Penrith Station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Geelong?

The best way to get from Penrith to Geelong is to train which takes 13h 57m and costs $75 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $130 and takes 15h.

Where does the Penrith to Geelong bus arrive?

Penrith to Geelong bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Penrith to Geelong train arrive?

Penrith to Geelong train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Geelong is 917 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Penrith to Geelong.

Where can I stay near Geelong?

There are 894+ hotels available in Geelong.

Penrith to Geelong - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
best
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
5h 30m
$163–361
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
13h 57m
$79–271
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
15h
$104–126
Drive 916.7 km
1. Drive from Penrith to Geelongcar 916.7 km
9h 42m
$165–238
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
5h 19m
$122–299
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
1. Drive from Penrith to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OAG - MEL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
6h 19m
$375–690
Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
4. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
8h 43m
$151–397
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
15h 2m
$144–251

Penrith to Geelong by train

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Distance: 850.3 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Penrith Station to Geelong Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 13h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station St After High St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B, Liverpool Station, Stand A, Liverpool, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 15h.

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