There are 3 ways to get from Geelong to Cockatoo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave StationBelgrave
3h 37m$13–15Bus, line 302 bus, line 732 bus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St302
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy732
4h 56mDrive 127.2 km
- Drive from Geelong to Cockatoo127.2 km
1h 49m$25–36
Geelong to Cockatoo by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Cockatoo is to train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Cockatoo is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Cockatoo. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Woori Yallock Rd/Pakenham Rd via King St/Lonsdale St, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Geelong and Cockatoo is 141 km. The road distance is 127.2 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Cockatoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $13 - $16.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Geelong to Cockatoo, including transfers.
Geelong to Cockatoo bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
The best way to get from Geelong to Cockatoo is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 302 bus and line 732 bus, which costs and takes 4h 56m.
Geelong to Cockatoo bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Cockatoo is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Geelong to Cockatoo.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Cockatoo, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Geelong Station to Woori Yallock Rd/Pakenham Rd via Southern Cross Station, Belgrave Station, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Woori Yallock Rd/Pakenham Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 4h 56m.
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- 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
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- 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
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
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