There are 4 ways to get from Geelong to Benalla by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Benalla Stationtrain 622 / ...
4h 11m$28–161Train via Benalla Station
cheapest- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Benalla Stationtrain Seymour
4h 20m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Benalla Station, Coach Stopbus 6208 / ...
4h 36m$18–40Drive 262.2 km
- Drive from Geelong to Benallacar 262.2 km
2h 58m$48–69
Geelong to Benalla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Benalla is to train via Benalla Station which costs $17 - $25 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Benalla is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Benalla station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Benalla Station, Coach Stop via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Benalla station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Benalla Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Geelong and Benalla is 276 km. The road distance is 262.2 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Benalla without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $28 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Geelong to Benalla, including transfers.
Geelong to Benalla bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Benalla train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Benalla is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $28 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Benalla, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Geelong Station to Benalla Station via Southern Cross in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Benalla Station, Coach Stop via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Southern Cross Station to Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–40
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Benalla Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Geelong to Benalla bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Geelong to Benalla train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Benalla is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Geelong to Benalla.
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