How to travel from Albany to Geelong, Australia
The distance between Albany and Geelong is around 3,339km (2,075 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Albany to Geelong by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Geelong → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Avalon (AVV).
- Duration8h 20m
- Flight time7h 50m
- Typical costA$575($385)
Regional Express
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong Station.
- Duration3 days 21h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,150($775)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Geelong
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Geelong by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$510 ($345) and will take around 11h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$575 ($385).
The distance between Albany and Geelong is around 3,339km (2,075 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,381km (1,480 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Albany and Geelong by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Geelong is to fly which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx A$575 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$510 ($345) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Geelong. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Avalon (AVV). instead which will take 8h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Geelong. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Avalon (AVV). instead which will take 8h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Geelong. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Avalon (AVV) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 7h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Geelong. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Gold Coast (OOL). This services will take at least 8h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Geelong typically takes around 7h 50m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Albany and Geelong. The distance is around 3,339km (2,075 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Geelong is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around A$575 ($385).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Geelong
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 8h 20m | A$575($385) | on demand | 5,409km (3,361 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 11h 5m | A$510($345) | every 30 mins | 5,540km (3,442 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 21h | A$1,150($775) | once a week | 5,776km (3,589 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 10h | A$445($300) | on demand | 3,339km (2,075 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Geelong
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Link Airways
Train operators
V-Line
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
XPT
Bus companies
TransWA
Airports near Geelong
The following major airports near Geelong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Geelong
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Geelong
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 197km (122 miles) from Geelong