There are 3 ways to get from Geelong to Echuca by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Geelong Station to Footscray StationGeelong
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Echuca StationBendigo
4h 57m$15–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StGeelong
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Echuca Station/Sturt StCoach
5h 5m$4–37Drive 264.7 km
- Drive from Geelong to Echuca264.7 km
3h 17m$52–75
Geelong to Echuca by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Echuca is to train which costs $15 - $21 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Echuca is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Echuca Station/Sturt St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Echuca station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Echuca Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Geelong and Echuca is 320 km. The road distance is 264.7 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Echuca without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $15 - $21.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Geelong to Echuca, including transfers.
Geelong to Echuca bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Echuca train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Echuca is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $15 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $40 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Echuca, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Geelong Station to Echuca Station via Footscray Station in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Echuca Station/Sturt St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 5h 5m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Geelong Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Footscray Station to Echuca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- 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/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Echuca Station/Sturt St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–22
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Geelong to Echuca bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Geelong to Echuca train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Echuca is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Geelong to Echuca.
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