The distance between Healesville and Geelong is around 137km (85 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Healesville to Geelong 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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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and then to Geelong.
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Take the bus to Lilydale Station/West William St then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Geelong.
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There are several options for getting from Healesville to Geelong by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$15 ($10) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$27 ($18).
The distance between Healesville and Geelong is around 137km (85 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (73 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Healesville and Geelong by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Healesville to Geelong is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx A$27 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Healesville and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$15 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Healesville and Geelong. We recommend that you drive to Geelong. instead which will take 1h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Healesville and Geelong. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Healesville to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.
Metropolitan buses and V/Line run regular bus services between Healesville and Geelong. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Healesville to Geelong. We recommend that you take the bus to Lilydale Station/West William St then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Geelong. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Healesville and Geelong. The distance is around 137km (85 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Healesville to Geelong is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around A$22 ($15).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 60m | A$15($10) | 6 times a week | 146km (91 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 35m | A$22($15) | hourly | 148km (92 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | A$27($18) | on demand | 137km (85 miles) |
Metro Trains Melbourne
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The following major airports near Geelong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.