How to get from East Melbourne to Geelong by bus, train and tram?

From East Melbourne to Geelong by bus, train and tram

To get from East Melbourne to Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 tram from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 42 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

97minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 12
12
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 42
42
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 17895
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    Fitzroy Street - Stop 143
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30391
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Deakin University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45327
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from East Melbourne to Geelong by bus, train and tram via 96, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from East Melbourne to Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 96 tram from 10-Albert St/Nicholson St (Fitzroy) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 60 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

101minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 96
96
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from 10-Albert St/Nicholson St (Fitzroy)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    10-Albert St/Nicholson St (Fitzroy)
    ID 17880
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St Leonards
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45327
    1 min
  • 10
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Melbourne to Geelong

The distance between East Melbourne, Melbourne and Geelong, Melbourne is approximately 84.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne to Geelong by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Melbourne

East Melbourne is located at East Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne).

Bus stations close to East Melbourne:

  • Spring St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Geelong, Melbourne

Geelong is located at Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is North Geelong.

Train stations close to Geelong:

  • North Geelong
  • South Geelong
  • Geelong

Bus stations close to Geelong:

  • University Hospital Geelong/Ryrie St (Geelong)
  • Yarra St/Ryrie St (Geelong)
  • Argyle St/Ryrie St (Geelong)

Related Routes

Alternative route from East Melbourne to Geelong by bus, train and tram via 96, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 60

To get from East Melbourne to Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 96 tram from 10-Albert St/Nicholson St (Fitzroy) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 60 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

101minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 96
96
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from 10-Albert St/Nicholson St (Fitzroy)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    10-Albert St/Nicholson St (Fitzroy)
    ID 17880
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St Leonards
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45327
    1 min
  • 10
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Melbourne to Geelong?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 42.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Melbourne to Geelong?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct tram between East Melbourne and Geelong in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which tram line goes from East Melbourne to Geelong in Melbourne?

    The 12 tram line goes from 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station near East Melbourne to Fitzroy Street - Stop 143 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Fitzroy Street - Stop 143 station near Geelong in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from East Melbourne to Geelong in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Geelong in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near East Melbourne to get to Geelong in Melbourne?

    Get on the 12 tram from the 12-St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station near East Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between East Melbourne and Geelong in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Fitzroy Street - Stop 143 stop, which is closest to Geelong in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from East Melbourne to Geelong?

    The ride from East Melbourne to Geelong costs A$8.54.