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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Geelong is to train which costs $12 - $16 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Geelong is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Geelong?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Lygon St/Grattan St and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Geelong?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Parkville Station and arriving at Geelong Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Carlton to Geelong?

The distance between Carlton and Geelong is 80 km. The road distance is 73.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Geelong without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $12 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Carlton to Geelong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Geelong bus from?

Carlton to Geelong bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lygon St/Grattan St station.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Geelong train from?

Carlton to Geelong train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Footscray Station.

Train or bus from Carlton to Geelong?

The best way to get from Carlton to Geelong is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can line 402 bus and bus, which costs $5 - $20 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Carlton to Geelong bus arrive?

Carlton to Geelong bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Carlton to Geelong train arrive?

Carlton to Geelong train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Geelong Station.

Can I drive from Carlton to Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Geelong is 73 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Carlton to Geelong.

Where can I stay near Geelong?

There are 904+ hotels available in Geelong.

Carlton to Geelong - 4 ways to travel via train, line 402 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carlton to Geelong by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
1h 14m
$12–15
Line 402 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus 402
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
2h 26m
$5–19
Drive 73.4 km
1. Drive from Carlton to Geelongcar 73.4 km
56 min
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Geelongtaxi 73.4 km
56 min
$140–180

Carlton to Geelong by train

401Weekly Trains

1h 14mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 80.3 km
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Carlton, VIC, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Geelong Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lygon St/Grattan St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Footscray Station/Irving St in around 2h 26m.

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