The distance between Airlie Beach and Geelong is around 2,334km (1,450 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Airlie Beach to Geelong by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Avalon (AVV).
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Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Geelong.
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There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Geelong by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$505 ($340) and will take around 5h 15m.
The distance between Airlie Beach and Geelong is around 2,334km (1,450 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,032km (1,262 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Airlie Beach and Geelong by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Geelong is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$505 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Airlie Beach and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$505 ($340) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Airlie Beach and Geelong. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Avalon (AVV). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Airlie Beach and Geelong. It typically takes around 2 days and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Airlie Beach to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2E, Sydney and Melbourne. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Airlie Beach and Geelong. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Airlie Beach and Geelong. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and arrive at Avalon (AVV) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Airlie Beach to Geelong. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Airlie Beach to Geelong typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Hamilton Island (HTI) and and arrive into Avalon (AVV).
The closest major airport to Geelong is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Geelong. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Airlie Beach and Geelong. The distance is around 2,564km (1,593 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Airlie Beach to Geelong is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$815 ($550).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Avalon (AVV) + 1 similar | 5h 15m | A$505($340) | on demand | 2,334km (1,450 miles) |
Fly | 5h 30m | A$815($550) | every 3 hours | 2,337km (1,452 miles) |
Bus | 2 days | A$510($345) | 6 times a week | 3,346km (2,079 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | A$485($325) | on demand | 2,564km (1,593 miles) |
Queensland Rail Travel
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V/Line
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
The following major airports near Geelong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.