How to get from South Melbourne to Geelong by train and tram?

From South Melbourne to Geelong by train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Geelong in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

96minA$8.54
Tram - 109
109
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    7 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
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    860 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Melbourne to Geelong by bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Geelong in Melbourne, take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

104minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 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
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    860 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Melbourne to Geelong

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Geelong, Melbourne is approximately 83.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Geelong by 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 South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne)
  • Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Geelong, Melbourne

Geelong is located at Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong).

Train stations close to Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Geelong:

  • Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
  • Moorabool St/Malop St (Geelong)
  • Yarra St/Ryrie St (Geelong)

Related Routes

From South Melbourne to Geelong by bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Geelong in Melbourne, take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

104minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 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
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    860 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

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

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near South Melbourne to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Geelong in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Geelong in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Geelong in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from South Melbourne to Geelong in Melbourne?

    The first train from South Melbourne to Geelong in Melbourne is Geelong - Melbourne Via Geelong. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 00:30.

  • How much is the tram fare from South Melbourne to Geelong?

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

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