There are 4 ways to get from Geelong to Dunkeld by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Warrnambool
best- Take the train from Geelong Station to Warrnambool StationGeelong
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Information Centre/Glenelg HwyCoach
5h 24m$10–28Bus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Gear Ave/Warrenheip St
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Ararat station
- Take the bus from Ararat to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy
6h 59m$97–129Drive 202.1 km
- Drive from Geelong to Dunkeld202.1 km
2h 33m$40–58Train, bus
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat StationThe Overland
- Take the bus from Ararat to Information Centre/Glenelg HwyCoach
5h 30m
Geelong to Dunkeld by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Dunkeld is to train and bus via Warrnambool which costs $9 - $29 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Dunkeld is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Dunkeld. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy via Gear Ave/Geelong Rd, Ballarat and Ararat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Geelong and Dunkeld is 338 km. The road distance is 202.1 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Dunkeld without a car is to train and bus via Warrnambool which takes 5h 24m and costs $9 - $29.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Geelong to Dunkeld, including transfers.
Geelong to Dunkeld bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Dunkeld bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Gear Ave/Warrenheip St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Dunkeld is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Geelong to Dunkeld.
There are 13+ hotels available in Dunkeld.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Dunkeld, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy via Gear Ave/Geelong Rd, Doveton Cres/Lydiard St N, Ballarat, and Ararat in around 6h 59m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Geelong Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
Train from North Shore Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Gear Ave/Warrenheip St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Ararat to Information Centre/Glenelg Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Ararat station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Ballarat to Ararat station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- ptv.vic.gov.au
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