What is the cheapest way to get from Geelong to Mount Dandenong?

The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Mount Dandenong is to bus and line 302 bus and line 732 bus which costs $6 - $20 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geelong to Mount Dandenong?

The fastest way to get from Geelong to Mount Dandenong is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $21 - $35.

How far is it from Geelong to Mount Dandenong?

The distance between Geelong and Mount Dandenong is 127 km. The road distance is 112.7 km.

How do I travel from Geelong to Mount Dandenong without a car?

The best way to get from Geelong to Mount Dandenong without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $18 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Geelong to Mount Dandenong?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Geelong to Mount Dandenong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geelong to Mount Dandenong bus from?

Geelong to Mount Dandenong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Train or bus from Geelong to Mount Dandenong?

The best way to get from Geelong to Mount Dandenong is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $18 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 302 bus and line 732 bus, which costs $6 - $20 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Geelong to Mount Dandenong bus arrive?

Geelong to Mount Dandenong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Can I drive from Geelong to Mount Dandenong?

Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Mount Dandenong is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Geelong to Mount Dandenong.

Where can I stay near Mount Dandenong?

There are 796+ hotels available in Mount Dandenong.

Geelong to Mount Dandenong - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 302 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Geelong and Mount Dandenong?

No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Mount Dandenong. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via King St/Lonsdale St, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

There are 3 ways to get from Geelong to Mount Dandenong by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon StationLilydale
3h 49m
$18–20
Bus, line 302 bus, line 732 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
2. Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St302
3. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy732
4h 50m
$6–20
Drive 112.7 km
1. Drive from Geelong to Mount Dandenong112.7 km
1h 36m
$22–32

Geelong to Mount Dandenong by train and bus

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3h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127.3 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Mount Dandenong, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Geelong Station to Fraser Rd/Ridge Rd via Southern Cross Station, Croydon Station, and Croydon Station/Railway Ave in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to William Ricketts Sanctuary/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, King St/Lonsdale St, Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy in around 4h 50m.

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