There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to North Geelong by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to North Geelong Stationtrain
4h 45m$155–388Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6107 / ...
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to North Geelong Station/Princess Highway Service Rdbus Geelong
14h 9m$63–103Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to North Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
12h 2m$88–243Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to North Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
13h 7m$137–201Drive 921.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to North Geelongcar 921.3 km
9h 44m$167–241Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
4h 31m$133–336Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to North Geelong Stationtrain
8h 5m$157–403
Sydney to North Geelong by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to North Geelong is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 14h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to North Geelong is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $130 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to North Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at North Geelong Station/Princess Highway Service Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to North Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at North Geelong Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Sydney and North Geelong is 800 km. The road distance is 921.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to North Geelong without a car is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Sydney to North Geelong, including transfers.
Sydney to North Geelong bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to North Geelong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to North Geelong is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs $85 - $250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 4h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 14h 9m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and North Geelong, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to North Geelong Station via Southern Cross Station in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, Jetstar flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV) 5 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–340
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–300
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–950
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunshine Station to North Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Southern Cross Station to North Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Southern Cross Station to North Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Sunshine Station to North Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to North Geelong bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.
Sydney to North Geelong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to North Geelong is 921 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Sydney to North Geelong.
There are 857+ hotels available in North Geelong.








