There are 4 ways to get from Geelong to Coolaroo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Coolaroo StationCraigieburn
1h 53m$13–15Bus, line 901 bus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dunkeld St/Pascoe Vale Rd901
2h 27m$24–38Drive 83.8 km
- Drive from Geelong to Coolaroo83.8 km
1h 3m$17–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Geelong to Coolaroo83.8 km
1h 3m$170–210
Geelong to Coolaroo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Coolaroo is to train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Coolaroo is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Coolaroo. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Dunkeld St/Pascoe Vale Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Coolaroo station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Coolaroo Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Geelong and Coolaroo is 99 km. The road distance is 83.8 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Coolaroo without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $13 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Geelong to Coolaroo, including transfers.
Geelong to Coolaroo bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Coolaroo train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Coolaroo is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 901 bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Coolaroo, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Geelong Station to Coolaroo Station via Southern Cross Station in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Dunkeld St/Pascoe Vale Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus, and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd in around 2h 27m.
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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 Coolaroo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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/
- Phone
- +61 (0)3 9335 2811
- info@skybus.com.au
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dunkeld St/Pascoe Vale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
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More Questions & Answers
Geelong to Coolaroo bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Geelong to Coolaroo train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Coolaroo is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Geelong to Coolaroo.
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