What is the cheapest way to get from Geelong to Diggers Rest?

The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Diggers Rest is to train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geelong to Diggers Rest?

The fastest way to get from Geelong to Diggers Rest is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct train between Geelong and Diggers Rest?

No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Diggers Rest station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Diggers Rest Station via Sunshine Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Geelong to Diggers Rest?

The distance between Geelong and Diggers Rest is 89 km. The road distance is 76.9 km.

How do I travel from Geelong to Diggers Rest without a car?

The best way to get from Geelong to Diggers Rest without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $13 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Geelong to Diggers Rest?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Geelong to Diggers Rest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geelong to Diggers Rest train from?

Geelong to Diggers Rest train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.

Train or bus from Geelong to Diggers Rest?

The best way to get from Geelong to Diggers Rest is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 420 bus, which costs $12 - $25 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Geelong to Diggers Rest train arrive?

Geelong to Diggers Rest train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Sunshine Station.

Can I drive from Geelong to Diggers Rest?

Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Diggers Rest is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Geelong to Diggers Rest.

Where can I stay near Diggers Rest?

There are 262+ hotels available in Diggers Rest.

Geelong to Diggers Rest - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 420 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Geelong to Diggers Rest by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Sunshine StationGeelong
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Diggers Rest StationSunbury
1h 25m
$13–15
Bus, line 420 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Deer Park Station/Railway PdeGeelong
2. Take the bus from Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd420
1h 47m
$12–25
Drive 76.9 km
1. Drive from Geelong to Diggers Rest76.9 km
1h 3m
$16–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Geelong to Diggers Rest76.9 km
1h 3m
$190–230

Geelong to Diggers Rest by train

347Weekly Trains

1h 25mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 88.9 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Geelong Station to Diggers Rest Station via Sunshine Station in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Diggers Rest Station via Deer Park Station/Railway Pde, Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd, Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd, and Watergardens Station in around 1h 47m.

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