There are 5 ways to get from Geelong to Docklands by train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
1h 5m$7–10Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StGeelong
1h 6m$1–15Ferry
- Take the ferry from Geelong to Melbourne DocklandsGeelong to Docklands
2h 10m$18Drive 72 km
- Drive from Geelong to Docklands72 km
55 min$14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Geelong to Docklands72 km
55 min$140–180
Geelong to Docklands by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Docklands is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Docklands is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $13 - $20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Geelong and arriving at Melbourne Docklands. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Geelong Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Geelong and Docklands is 80 km. The road distance is 72 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Docklands without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $7 - $10.
The train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Geelong to Docklands bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Docklands train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Docklands, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 1h 6m.
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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
- +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/
Ferry from Geelong to Melbourne Docklands
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $18
- Schedules at
- portphillipferries.com.au
- Adults
- $18
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Geelong to Docklands is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $15 and takes 1h 6m.
Geelong to Docklands bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Geelong to Docklands train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Docklands is 72 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Geelong to Docklands.
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