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

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

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  1. Fly to Avalon Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)planeCBR - AVV
    3h 10m
    $268–1,010

  2. Bus, train via Albury #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
    9h 42m
    $20–133

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach TerminalbusMelbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong StationtrainGeelong
    9h 15m
    $104–221

  4. Bus, train via Albury

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
    9h 15m
    $39–291

  5. Drive 715.1 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Geelongcar715.1 km
    7h 33m
    $136–196

  6. Fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeCBR - MEL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
    3h 47m
    $192–504

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway TcebusGeelong
    9h 33m

Canberra to Geelong by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?

FlyPelican, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 9h 33m.

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