There are 4 ways to get from Geelong to Macleod by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Macleod StationHurstbridge
1h 51m$13–15Bus, line 903 bus, line 561 bus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Sunshine Station/City Pl
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Coburg PS/Bell St903
- Take the bus from Coburg PS/Bell St to Highview Cres/Wungan St561
3h 15mDrive 87.8 km
- Drive from Geelong to Macleod87.8 km
1h 14m$18–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Geelong to Macleod87.8 km
1h 14m$170–210
Geelong to Macleod by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Macleod is to train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Macleod is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Macleod. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Highview Cres/Wungan St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Coburg PS/Bell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Macleod station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Macleod Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Geelong and Macleod is 99 km. The road distance is 87.8 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Macleod without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $13 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Geelong to Macleod, including transfers.
Geelong to Macleod bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Macleod train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Macleod is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 903 bus and line 561 bus, which costs and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Macleod, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Geelong Station to Macleod Station via Southern Cross in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Highview Cres/Wungan St via Sunshine Station/City Pl, Sunshine Station/Dickson St, and Coburg PS/Bell St in around 3h 15m.
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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 to Macleod Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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 Sunshine Station/City Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Coburg PS/Bell St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Coburg PS/Bell St to Highview Cres/Wungan St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- transport.vic.gov.au
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More Questions & Answers
Geelong to Macleod bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/City Pl.
Geelong to Macleod train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Macleod is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Geelong to Macleod.
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