How to travel from Geelong to Batemans Bay, Australia

The distance between Geelong and Batemans Bay is around 842km (523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Geelong to Batemans Bay by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Canberra and then to Promenade Plaza Orient St.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$170($115)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Bairnsdale Station then take the bus to Orient St.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$125($83)
Operated by

V-Line

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Drive

Drive to Batemans Bay (bay).

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance854km (530 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geelong and Batemans Bay

There are several options for getting from Geelong to Batemans Bay by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$125 ($83) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$115 ($77).

The distance between Geelong and Batemans Bay is around 842km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 584km (363 miles)

It takes around 11h 50m to get from Geelong and Batemans Bay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geelong to Batemans Bay is to drive which takes around 9h 15m and will set you back approx A$115 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Geelong and Batemans Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$125 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Geelong and Batemans Bay. We recommend that you drive to Batemans Bay (bay). instead which will take 9h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Geelong and Batemans Bay. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geelong to Batemans Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Canberra. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

V-Line, Greyhound Australia and Murrays Coaches run regular bus services between Geelong and Batemans Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geelong to Batemans Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Canberra and then to Promenade Plaza Orient St. instead which will take 11h 50m.

The closest major airport to Batemans Bay is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Batemans Bay. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) 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 Geelong and Batemans Bay. The distance is around 854km (530 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geelong to Batemans Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around A$170 ($115).

How do I get from Geelong to Batemans Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Geelong and Batemans Bay

Transport options from Geelong to Batemans Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
11h 50m
A$170($115)
once daily903km (561 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
12h 15m
A$125($83)
3 times a week842km (523 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus12h 50m
A$140($95)
4 times a week909km (565 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus13h 20m
A$230($155)
once daily1,037km (644 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
A$115($77)
on demand854km (530 miles)

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Airports near Batemans Bay

The following major airports near Batemans Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Batemans Bay
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Batemans Bay
MIM
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Batemans Bay