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 11 tram from St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde #12 station to Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the 61 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce station to Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The bus, train and tram schedule from East Melbourne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, train and tram schedule to Geelong on the Moovit app.

90min
Walk to tram stationTram - 11
11
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - 61
61
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde #12

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde #12
    ID 17895
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
    ID 43472
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    South Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 45541
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Drysdale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St
    ID 45327
    2 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 84.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 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.

Bus, Train And Tram timetable from East Melbourne to Geelong

To check the bus, train and tram timetable from East Melbourne to Geelong using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (East Melbourne) and destination (Geelong), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, train and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, train and tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, train and tram timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Tram line 11, Train line GEELONG, Bus line 61.

  • 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 30 min.

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

    The 11 tram line goes from St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde #12 station near East Melbourne to Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 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 30 min.

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

    Get on the 11 tram from the St Vincents Plaza/Victoria Pde #12 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 Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 stop, which is closest to Geelong in Melbourne.

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