There are 3 ways to get from Geelong to Dandenong Ranges 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 Croydon StationLilydale
3h 9m$18–20Bus, line 907 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StGeelong
- Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St907
4h 4m$17–31Drive 114.8 km
- Drive from Geelong to Dandenong Ranges114.8 km
1h 35m$23–33
Geelong to Dandenong Ranges by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Dandenong Ranges is to train which costs $18 - $21 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Dandenong Ranges is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Geelong and Dandenong Ranges is 120 km. The road distance is 114.8 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Dandenong Ranges without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $18 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Geelong to Dandenong Ranges, including transfers.
The best way to get from Geelong to Dandenong Ranges is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $18 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 907 bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 4h 4m.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Dandenong Ranges is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Geelong to Dandenong Ranges.
There are 796+ hotels available in Dandenong Ranges.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Dandenong Ranges, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Geelong Station to Mercy Place Ret Village/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Southern Cross Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, Mitcham Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 4h 4m.
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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 Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- 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/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 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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