There are 5 ways to get from South Geelong (Station) to Melbourne by train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from South Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
1h 10m$8–12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Geelong Station/Yarra St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
1h 12m$1–16Ferry
- Take the ferry from Geelong to Melbourne Docklandsferry Geelong to Docklands
2h 35m$28Drive 75.4 km
- Drive from South Geelong (Station) to Melbournecar 75.4 km
57 min$14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Geelong (Station) to Melbournetaxi 75.4 km
57 min$170–210
South Geelong (Station) to Melbourne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Geelong (Station) to Melbourne is to train which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from South Geelong (Station) to Melbourne is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $13 - $20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Geelong Station/Yarra St station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Geelong and arriving at Melbourne Docklands. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Geelong Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between South Geelong (Station) and Melbourne is 82 km. The road distance is 75.4 km.
The best way to get from South Geelong (Station) to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs $8 - $12.
The train from South Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
South Geelong (Station) to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from South Geelong Station/Yarra St.
South Geelong (Station) to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from South Geelong Station.
What companies run services between South Geelong (Station), VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from South Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from South Geelong Station/Yarra St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 1h 12m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from South Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from South Geelong Station/Yarra St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- +61 3 9514 8959
- [email protected]
- Website
- portphillipferries.com.au
Ferry from Geelong to Melbourne Docklands
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $28
- Schedules at
- portphillipferries.com.au
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
13cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Geelong Taxi Network
- Phone
- 131008
- Website
- geelongtaxis.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from South Geelong (Station) to Melbourne is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $16 and takes 1h 12m.
South Geelong (Station) to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
South Geelong (Station) to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Geelong (Station) to Melbourne is 75 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from South Geelong (Station) to Melbourne.
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