There are 3 ways to get from Geelong to Woodend by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Geelong Station to Footscray StationGeelong
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Woodend StationBendigo
2h 18m$14–19Bus
cheapest- 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 Woodend Station/Station StBendigo
3h 50m$2–30Drive 101.1 km
- Drive from Geelong to Woodend101.1 km
1h 30m$20–28
Geelong to Woodend by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Woodend is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Woodend is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Woodend station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Woodend Station/Station St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Woodend station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Woodend Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Geelong and Woodend is 147 km. The road distance is 101.1 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Woodend without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Geelong to Woodend, including transfers.
Geelong to Woodend bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Woodend train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Woodend is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $30 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Woodend, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Geelong Station to Woodend Station via Footscray Station in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Woodend Station/Station St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 50m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Geelong Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Footscray Station to Woodend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Woodend Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Geelong to Woodend bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Geelong to Woodend train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Woodend is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Geelong to Woodend.
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