How to travel from Geelong to Point Lookout, Australia
The distance between Geelong and Point Lookout is around 1,577km (980 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Geelong to Point Lookout by plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Point Lookout → Geelong if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Avalon (AVV) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costA$775($520)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$280($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich.
- Duration20h 25m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$450($305)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geelong and Point Lookout
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Geelong to Point Lookout by plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$280 ($185) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$775 ($520).
The distance between Geelong and Point Lookout is around 1,577km (980 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,466km (911 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Geelong and Point Lookout by plane, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Geelong to Point Lookout is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$775 ($520).
The cheapest way to travel between Geelong and Point Lookout is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$280 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Geelong and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Avalon (AVV) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Geelong and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Avalon (AVV) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geelong to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the train to Park Road station platform 3 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Point Lookout is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Geelong to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the train to Park Road station platform 3 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geelong to Point Lookout is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$475 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Geelong and Point Lookout
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 30m | A$775($520) | every 2 hours | 1,612km (1,002 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 5h 40m | A$475($320) | every 2 hours | 1,577km (980 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | A$280($185) | once daily | 2,078km (1,291 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, ferry | 1 day 4h | A$280($185) | once daily | 2,078km (1,291 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 25m | A$450($305) | every 2 hours | 1,844km (1,146 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Geelong and Point Lookout
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Airports near Point Lookout
The following major airports near Point Lookout offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Point Lookout
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Point Lookout