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How to get fromSydney to Geelongby plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Geelong by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle bus
    4h 46m
    $157–351

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train Geelong
    12h 5m
    $75–255

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train Geelong
    12h 30m
    $103–296

  4. Drive 924.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Geelongcar car 924.8 km
    9h 48m
    $166–240

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    4h 35m
    $121–289

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle bus
    7h 45m
    $142–379

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus Geelong
    14h 4m
    $133–231

Sydney to Geelong by train

Calendar37Weekly Trains
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 799.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Central Station to Geelong Station via Southern Cross Station in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, Jetstar flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV) 5 times a day.

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