How to travel from Port Arthur to Geelong, Australia

The distance between Port Arthur and Geelong is around 885km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Port Arthur to Geelong by bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Avalon (AVV).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$895($605)
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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Geelong.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$290($195)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Arthur and Geelong

There are several options for getting from Port Arthur to Geelong by bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$290 ($195) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$895 ($605).

The distance between Port Arthur and Geelong is around 885km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Port Arthur and Geelong by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Port Arthur to Geelong is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$895 ($605).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Arthur and Geelong is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$290 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Arthur to Geelong. We recommend that you take the bus to (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall then fly from Hobart (HBA) to Avalon (AVV). instead which will take 5h 55m.

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.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Arthur to Geelong is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$895 ($605).

How do I get from Port Arthur to Geelong

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Arthur and Geelong

Transport options from Port Arthur to Geelong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 55m
A$895($605)
once daily1,932km (1,200 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train
6hrs
A$290($195)
once daily885km (550 miles)

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Airports near Geelong

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

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Geelong
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Geelong
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Geelong