There are 6 ways to get from Parramatta to Geelong by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)SYD - MEL
- Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong station
4h 25m$171–460Train
cheapest- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Southern Cross621 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong StationGeelong
13h 11m$76–267Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong StationGeelong
14h 6mDrive 909.8 km
- Drive from Parramatta to Geelong909.8 km
9h 30m$179–259Train, fly to Avalon Airport, line 190 bus
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)SYD - AVV
- Take the bus from Werribee Station/Manly St to Wyndham Vale Station/Armstrong Rd
- Take the train from Wyndham Vale Station to Geelong Station
5h 44m$142–544Bus
- Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand B2 to Liverpool Station, Stand CT80
- Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
14h 25m$102–122
Parramatta to Geelong by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Geelong is to bus which costs $100 - $130 and takes 14h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Geelong is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 25m and costs $170 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station, Stand B2 and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Liverpool and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Parramatta station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station and arriving at Geelong Station via Strathfield Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
The distance between Parramatta and Geelong is 819 km. The road distance is 909.8 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Geelong without a car is to train which takes 13h 11m and costs $75 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Parramatta to Geelong, including transfers.
Parramatta to Geelong bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Parramatta Station, Stand B2.
Parramatta to Geelong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Geelong is to train which takes 13h 11m and costs $75 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $130 and takes 14h 25m.
What companies run services between Parramatta, NSW, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Parramatta Station to Geelong Station via Strathfield Station and Southern Cross Station in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parramatta Station, Stand B2 to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Liverpool Station, Stand C, Liverpool, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 14h 25m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Wyndham Vale Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- 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 Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- +61 3 5222 4966
- enquiries@gull.com.au
- Website
- gull.com.au
Shuttle from Melbourne Airport to Geelong station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $39
- Schedules at
- gull.com.au
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Werribee Station/Manly St to Wyndham Vale Station/Armstrong Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Parramatta Station, Stand B2 to Liverpool Station, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Parramatta to Geelong bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Liverpool Station, Stand C.
Parramatta to Geelong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Geelong is 910 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Parramatta to Geelong.
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