There are 7 ways to get from Franklin to Geelong by tram, plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle
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Line 1 tram, fly to Avalon Airport
best- Take the tram from Nullarbor Avenue Platform 1 to Alinga Street Platform 2
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)CBR - AVV
3h 45m$270–1,063Bus, train via Albury #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Albury
- Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Cross Station
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
11h 1m$22–145Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong StationGeelong
10h 34m$105–233Bus, train via Albury
- Take the bus from Canberra to Albury
- Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
10h 34m$41–303Drive 710.6 km
- Drive from Franklin to Geelong710.6 km
7h 29m$136–196Fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CBR - MEL
- Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong station
4h 21m$184–487Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway TceGeelong
11h 31m
Franklin to Geelong by tram, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Geelong is to bus and train via Albury which costs $21 - $150 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Geelong is to line 1 tram and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $270 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Oodgeroo Av after Nullarbor Av and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Dickson Shops Cowper St, Canberra and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Franklin and Geelong is 559 km. The road distance is 710.6 km.
The best way to get from Franklin to Geelong without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 34m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Franklin to Geelong, including transfers.
Franklin to Geelong bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Franklin to Geelong bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Geelong is 711 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Franklin to Geelong.
There are 888+ hotels available in Geelong.
What companies run services between Franklin, ACT, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Oodgeroo Av after Nullarbor Av to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Dickson Shops Cowper St, City Interchange Plt 9 Arrivals, Canberra, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 11h 31m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,200
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–4,200
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–4,200
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–410
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–430
- Phone
- 13 17 10
- info@cmet.com.au
- Website
- cmet.com.au
Tram from Nullarbor Avenue Platform 1 to Alinga Street Platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://cmet.com.au/
- MyWay+ Adult Off-Peak
- $3
- MyWay+ Adult Peak
- $4
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Albury Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Albury Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Advantage
- $110–170
- Flexible
- $140–220
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $65–95
- Flexible
- $70–120
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–30
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 3 5222 4966
- enquiries@gull.com.au
- Website
- gull.com.au
Shuttle from Melbourne Airport to Geelong station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $39
- Schedules at
- gull.com.au
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