How to travel from Geelong to Bathurst, Australia
The distance between Geelong and Bathurst is around 3,336km (2,073 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 60m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Geelong to Bathurst 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 Bathurst → Geelong if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Avalon (AVV) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration7h 60m
- Flight time7h 30m
- Typical costA$2,005($1,350)
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
- Duration3 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$930($625)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Campbell Rd After Bathhurst St.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Distance3,336km (2,073 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geelong and Bathurst
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Geelong to Bathurst by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$930 ($625) and will take around 3 days 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$2,005 ($1,350).
The distance between Geelong and Bathurst is around 3,336km (2,073 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 706km (439 miles)
It takes around 7h 60m to get from Geelong and Bathurst by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geelong to Bathurst is to fly which takes around 7h 60m and will set you back approx A$2,005 ($1,350).
The cheapest way to travel between Geelong and Bathurst, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$930 ($625) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Geelong and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Avalon (AVV) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 7h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Geelong and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Avalon (AVV) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 7h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Geelong and Bathurst. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 7h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Geelong to Bathurst. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 7h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Geelong to Bathurst typically takes around 7h 30m. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Bathurst is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Bathurst. The distance is around 3,336km (2,073 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 Geelong to Bathurst is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around A$2,005 ($1,350).
Compare travel optionsbetween Geelong and Bathurst
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 7h 60m | A$2,005($1,350) | on demand | 4,439km (2,758 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 12h 5m | A$2,725($1,835) | every 30 mins | 5,546km (3,446 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 13h 10m | A$1,720($1,155) | once daily | 4,485km (2,787 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3 days 22h | A$930($625) | once a week | 5,386km (3,347 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 10h | A$630($425) | on demand | 3,336km (2,073 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Geelong and Bathurst
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Link Airways
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Transwa
Airports near Bathurst
The following major airports near Bathurst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Orange Airport (OAG)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Bathurst
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 214km (133 miles) from Bathurst