There are 4 ways to get from Geelong Arena to Melbourne by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from North Geelong Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
1h 3m$7–10Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Geelong Station/Princess Highway Service Rd to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StGeelong
1h 6m$1–15Drive 70.5 km
- Drive from Geelong Arena to Melbourne70.5 km
54 min$14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Geelong Arena to Melbourne70.5 km
54 min$140–170
Geelong Arena to Melbourne by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong Arena to Melbourne is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong Arena to Melbourne is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $13 - $20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Geelong Station/Princess Highway Service Rd station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Geelong Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Geelong Arena and Melbourne is 78 km. The road distance is 70.5 km.
The best way to get from Geelong Arena to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $7 - $10.
The train from North Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Geelong Arena to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from North Geelong Station/Princess Highway Service Rd.
Geelong Arena to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, depart from North Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong Arena to Melbourne is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $15 and takes 1h 6m.
What companies run services between Geelong Arena, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from North Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from North Geelong Station/Princess Highway Service Rd to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from North Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from North Geelong Station/Princess Highway Service Rd to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Geelong Arena to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Geelong Arena to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong Arena to Melbourne is 71 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Geelong Arena to Melbourne.
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