What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Geelong?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Geelong is to train and fly and shuttle which costs $130 - $410 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Geelong?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Geelong is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $190 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Geelong?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Geelong?

No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Geelong Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 15m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Geelong?

The distance between Brisbane and Geelong is 1466 km. The road distance is 1708.7 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Geelong without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Geelong without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 27h 15m and costs $140 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Geelong?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Brisbane to Geelong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Geelong bus from?

Brisbane to Geelong bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Geelong train from?

Brisbane to Geelong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Brisbane to Geelong?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Geelong is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $190 - $470. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 27h 15m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 31h 23m.

Where does the Brisbane to Geelong bus arrive?

Brisbane to Geelong bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Geelong?

Geelong is 1h ahead of Brisbane. It is currently 2:32 AM in Brisbane and 3:32 AM in Geelong.

Where does the Brisbane to Geelong train arrive?

Brisbane to Geelong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Geelong is 1709 km. It takes approximately 19h 6m to drive from Brisbane to Geelong.

Where can I stay near Geelong?

There are 905+ hotels available in Geelong.

Brisbane to Geelong - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Brisbane to Geelong by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
4h 9m
$193–469
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
6h 53m
$136–410
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
27h 15m
$142–509
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
31h 23m
Drive 1,708.7 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Geelongcar 1,708.7 km
19h 6m
$310–447
Fly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
5h
$167–333
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Avalon Airport
1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OOL - AVV
5h 57m
$146–446
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2d 4h
$3,372–4,465

Brisbane to Geelong by train

13Weekly Trains

27h 15mAverage Duration

$142Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brisbane to Geelong.

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Distance: 1,465.6 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Street Station to Geelong Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 27h 15m.

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