The average train between Geelong and Carlton takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Geelong to Carlton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Geelong and Carlton. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Geelong is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Carlton at 4:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 14m • 1 change

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 5m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Geelong to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Geelong station and arriving at Carlton station via Footscray Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Geelong to Carlton train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
Geelong to Carlton train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
The distance between Geelong and Carlton is 65.7 km. The road distance is 80 km.
V/Line operates a train from Geelong Station to Footscray Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 55 min.