There are 3 ways to get from Geelong to Ferntree Gully by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ferntree Gully StationBelgrave
2h 27m$13–15Bus, line 302 bus, line 732 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St302
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy732
3h 25m$6–20Drive 103.7 km
- Drive from Geelong to Ferntree Gully103.7 km
1h 21m$21–30
Geelong to Ferntree Gully by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Ferntree Gully is to train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Ferntree Gully is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Ferntree Gully. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via King St/Lonsdale St and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Ferntree Gully station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Ferntree Gully Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Geelong and Ferntree Gully is 118 km. The road distance is 103.7 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Ferntree Gully without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $13 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Geelong to Ferntree Gully, including transfers.
Geelong to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Ferntree Gully is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 302 bus and line 732 bus, which costs $6 - $20 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Geelong Station to Ferntree Gully Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 3h 25m.
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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
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ferntree Gully Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- 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/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
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More Questions & Answers
Geelong to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Geelong to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Ferntree Gully is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Geelong to Ferntree Gully.
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