How to get from Geelong to Charlton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Geelong to Charlton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Geelong station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

263minA$18.20
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
Leaves from Geelong

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Geelong
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    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
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    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    55 min
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    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
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    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    103 min
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    Bus - MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGOMELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
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    MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
    Sea Lake
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    Ride to bus station Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton)
    Ride to bus station
    Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton)
    ID 16253
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO

To get from Geelong to Charlton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Geelong station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

281minA$24.54
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
Leaves from Geelong

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Geelong
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    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
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    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    52 min
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    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
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    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    103 min
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    Bus - MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGOMELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
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    MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
    Sea Lake
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton)
    Ride to bus station
    Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton)
    ID 16253
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Geelong to Charlton

The distance between Geelong, Melbourne and Charlton, Melbourne is approximately 338.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 263 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Geelong to Charlton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Geelong

Geelong is located at Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong).

Train stations close to Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Geelong:

  • Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
  • Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
  • Brougham St/Mercer St (Geelong)

Public transport stations close to Charlton, Melbourne

Charlton is located at Charlton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton).

Bus stations close to Charlton:

  • Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY and MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO

To get from Geelong to Charlton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Geelong station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

281minA$24.54
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
Leaves from Geelong

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Geelong
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    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    52 min
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    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
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    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    103 min
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    Bus - MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGOMELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO
    Sea Lake
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton)
    Ride to bus station
    Travellers Rest/John Curtin Dr (Charlton)
    ID 16253
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Geelong to Charlton?

    The fastest way takes 263 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Geelong to Charlton?

    The alternative route takes 281 minutes, using Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - SEA LAKE VIA CHARLTON & BENDIGO.

  • Is there a direct train between Geelong and Charlton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Geelong to Charlton?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Melbourne station near Geelong in Geelong to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Charlton in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Geelong to Charlton by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Geelong in Geelong and Charlton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Geelong to get to Charlton?

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Melbourne station near Geelong in Geelong.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Geelong and Charlton?

    Get off the train at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Charlton in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Geelong to Charlton?

    The ride from Geelong to Charlton costs A$18.20.

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