There are 6 ways to get from Geelong to Sydney by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle
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Fly from Avalon Airport
best- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)AVV - SYD
2h 1m$162–631Train
cheapest- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
13h 7m$72–259Train, bus
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross StationGeelong
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central StationSydney
13h 15m$102–289Drive 922 km
- Drive from Geelong to Sydney922 km
9h 43m$177–255Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MEL - SYD
3h 41m$167–452Bus
- 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 Central Station
13h 26m
Geelong to Sydney by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Sydney is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 13h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Sydney is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Central Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Central Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
The distance between Geelong and Sydney is 785 km. The road distance is 922 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 13h 7m and costs $70 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Geelong to Sydney, including transfers.
Geelong to Sydney bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Sydney train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Sydney is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 13h 7m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 13h 26m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geelong Station to Central Station via Southern Cross in around 13h 7m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Advantage
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $180–280
- Phone
- +61 3 5222 4966
- enquiries@gull.com.au
- Website
- gull.com.au
Shuttle from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $39
- Schedules at
- gull.com.au
- 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/
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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Geelong to Sydney bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Geelong to Sydney train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Sydney is 922 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Geelong to Sydney.
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