There are 3 ways to get from Geelong to Dimboola by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from North Shore Station to Dimboola StationThe Overland
4h 47m$82–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StCoach
- Take the bus from Ballarat to DimboolaAdelaide
5h 50m$4–114Drive 309.4 km
- Drive from Geelong to Dimboola309.4 km
3h 44m$59–86
Geelong to Dimboola by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Dimboola is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Dimboola is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Dimboola. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Dimboola via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Dimboola station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Dimboola Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Geelong and Dimboola is 334 km. The road distance is 309.4 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Dimboola without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Geelong to Dimboola, including transfers.
Geelong to Dimboola bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Dimboola train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from North Shore Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Dimboola is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $120 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Dimboola, VIC, Australia?
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from North Shore Station to Dimboola Station twice a week. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Dimboola via Ballarat in around 5h 50m.
Train from North Shore Station to Dimboola Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $75–90
- Red Standard Everyday
- $90–110
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $120–150
- Red Premium Everyday
- $150–180
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Ballarat to Dimboola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Dimboola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Geelong to Dimboola bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Geelong to Dimboola train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Dimboola Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Dimboola is 309 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Geelong to Dimboola.
There are two+ hotels available in Dimboola.