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How to get fromGeelong to Rosebudby bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Geelong to Rosebud by bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Line 56 bus, car ferry, line 788 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St to Queenscliff Marina/Wharf Stbus bus 56
    2. Take the carferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Melbourne Rd/Ocean Beach Rd to Fourth Ave/Point Nepean Rdbus bus 788
    3h 45m
    $22–32

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Geelong to Queenscliffcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Sorrento to Rosebudcar car
    1h 30m
    $19–33

  3. Train, line 887 bus

    1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Frankston to Coorabong Ave/Boneo Rdbus bus 887
    4h 3m
    $20–23

  4. Line 56 bus, car ferry, line 788 bus via Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd

    1. Take the bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St to Queenscliff Marina/Wharf Stbus bus 56
    2. Take the carferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd to Fourth Ave/Point Nepean Rdbus bus 788
    3h 57m
    $24–35

Geelong to Rosebud by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 69 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Rosebud, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Geelong to Rosebud. However, you can take the line 56 bus to Queenscliff Marina/Wharf St, walk to Queenscliff, take the car ferry to Sorrento, walk to Melbourne Rd/Ocean Beach Rd, then take the line 788 bus to Fourth Ave/Point Nepean Rd. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geelong Station to Coorabong Ave/Boneo Rd via Footscray Station, Flinders Street Station, Frankston Station, and Frankston in around 4h 3m.

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