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

From East Melbourne to Geelong by bus and train

To get from East Melbourne to Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from Parliament Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the 55 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 28 min. The bus and train schedule from East Melbourne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Geelong on the Moovit app.

88min
Walk to train stationTrain - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Parliament Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:PAR
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Waurn Ponds
  • 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 45539
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Ocean Grove (Via Barwon Heads)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St
    ID 45327
    1 min
  • 10
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 86 tram from Albert St/Nicholson St #10 station to Spencer St/Bourke St #1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the 55 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 33 min. The bus and train schedule from East Melbourne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Geelong on the Moovit app.

93min
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Albert St/Nicholson St #10

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Albert St/Nicholson St #10
    ID 17880
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Bourke St #1
    ID 17848
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Waurn Ponds
  • 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 45539
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Ocean Grove (Via Barwon Heads)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St
    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 85.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Melbourne to Geelong by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from East Melbourne to Geelong

To check the bus and train schedule 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 and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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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 86 tram from Albert St/Nicholson St #10 station to Spencer St/Bourke St #1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the 55 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 33 min. The bus and train schedule from East Melbourne may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Geelong on the Moovit app.

93min
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - 55
55
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Albert St/Nicholson St #10

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Albert St/Nicholson St #10
    ID 17880
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Spencer St/Bourke St #1
    ID 17848
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Waurn Ponds
  • 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 45539
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Ocean Grove (Via Barwon Heads)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St
    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 88 minutes, using Train line FRANKSTON, Train line GEELONG, Bus line 55.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Tram line 86, Train line GEELONG, Bus line 55.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

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

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from Parliament Railway Station station near East Melbourne to Flinders Street Via City Loop station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Geelong in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between East Melbourne and Geelong in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Parliament Railway Station station near East Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street Via City Loop stop, which is closest to Geelong in Melbourne.

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