What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong is to train which costs $11 - $15 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Showgrounds and Geelong?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Footscray Station/Irving St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong?

The distance between Melbourne Showgrounds and Geelong is 79 km. The road distance is 69.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $11 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong?

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong bus from?

Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.

Train or bus from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong?

The best way to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $11 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $20 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong bus arrive?

Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Can I drive from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong is 69 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong.

Where can I stay near Geelong?

There are 905+ hotels available in Geelong.

Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
1h 28m
$11–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
2h 15m
$5–19
Drive 69.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelongcar 69.3 km
53 min
$13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelongtaxi 69.3 km
53 min
$140–170

Melbourne Showgrounds to Geelong by foot, bus, and train

349Weekly Services

1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 78.9 km
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Melbourne Showgrounds, VIC, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Geelong Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce twice daily. Tickets cost $1–15 and the journey takes 55 min.

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