How to travel from Geelong to Melbourne, Australia

There are several options for getting from Geelong to Melbourne by train, bus, ferry, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$15 ($10) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 55min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$165 ($110).

The distance between Geelong and Melbourne is around 69km (43 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 65km (40 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Geelong and Melbourne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 55min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geelong to Melbourne is to take a taxi which takes around 55min and will set you back approx A$165 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Geelong and Melbourne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$15 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Geelong and Melbourne. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Geelong and Melbourne with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1hr.

V-Line run train services between Geelong and Melbourne. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Geelong and Melbourne. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Geelong and Melbourne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 10m.

V-Line run regular bus services between Geelong and Melbourne. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Geelong and Melbourne. The ferry typically takes around 1h 30m and departs twice daily.

Port Phillip Ferries run the ferry services between Geelong and Melbourne. Ferries run twice daily and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geelong to Melbourne. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Melbourne. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) 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 Geelong and Melbourne. The distance is around 74km (46 miles) by road and it will take around 55min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geelong to Melbourne is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around A$15 ($10).