There are 4 ways to get from Talbot to Geelong by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Talbot Station to Deer Park StationBallarat
- Take the train from Deer Park Station to Geelong StationGeelong
3h 10m$15–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Talbot Station/Railway St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StBallarat / ...
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway TceCoach
3h 19m$2–27Drive 137.6 km
- Drive from Talbot to Geelong137.6 km
1h 48m$27–39Bus via Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St
- Take the bus from Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StBendigo - Ballarat Via Maryborough
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway TceCoach
3h 32m$5–20
Talbot to Geelong by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talbot to Geelong is to bus via Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St which costs $5 - $21 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Talbot to Geelong is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Talbot station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Talbot Station/Railway St and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Talbot station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Talbot Station and arriving at Geelong Station via Deer Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Talbot and Geelong is 213 km. The road distance is 137.6 km.
The best way to get from Talbot to Geelong without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Talbot to Geelong, including transfers.
Talbot to Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Talbot Station/Railway St.
Talbot to Geelong train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Talbot Station.
The best way to get from Talbot to Geelong is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $28 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Talbot, VIC, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Talbot Station to Geelong Station via Deer Park Station in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Talbot Station/Railway St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 3h 19m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Talbot Station to Deer Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Deer Park Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 Talbot Station/Railway St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Talbot Town Hall/Ballarat St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Talbot to Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Talbot to Geelong train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Deer Park Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talbot to Geelong is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Talbot to Geelong.
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