There are 3 ways to get from Geelong to Talbot by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StCoach
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat StBendigo - Ballarat Via Maryborough
3h 22m$5–20Train
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Deer Park StationGeelong
- Take the train from Deer Park Station to Talbot StationBallarat
3h 31m$14–19Drive 137.7 km
- Drive from Geelong to Talbot137.7 km
1h 47m$27–39
Geelong to Talbot by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Talbot is to bus which costs $5 - $21 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Talbot is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Talbot. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Talbot station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Talbot Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Geelong and Talbot is 142 km. The road distance is 137.7 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Talbot without a car is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $5 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Geelong to Talbot, including transfers.
Geelong to Talbot bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Talbot train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Talbot is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $5 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $20 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Talbot, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geelong Station to Talbot Station via Deer Park Station in around 3h 31m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Geelong Station to Deer Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Deer Park Station to Talbot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Geelong to Talbot bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Geelong to Talbot train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Talbot is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Geelong to Talbot.
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