The average train between Sydney and Geelong takes 16h 16m and the fastest train takes 12h 10m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Sydney to Geelong. 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 3 times a week between Sydney and Geelong. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sydney is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Geelong at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sydney to Geelong. However, there are services departing from Sydney station and arriving at Geelong station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.
Sydney to Geelong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Geelong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Geelong Station.
The distance between Sydney and Geelong is 778.1 km. The road distance is 1,018 km.
You can take a train from Central Station to Geelong Station via Southern Cross Station in around 12h 3m.
