How to get from Swan Hill to Geelong by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Swan Hill to Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Swan Hill station to Footscray 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 5 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$26.74.

328minA$26.74
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 42
42
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Swan Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swan Hill
  • 2
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    263 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30391
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Deakin University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45327
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 40

To get from Swan Hill to Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Swan Hill station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 40 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 5 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$26.74.

328minA$26.74
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 40
40
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Swan Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swan Hill
  • 2
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    263 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30391
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Deakin University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45327
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Swan Hill to Geelong

The distance between Swan Hill, Melbourne and Geelong, Melbourne is approximately 416.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 328 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swan Hill to Geelong 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 Swan Hill

Swan Hill is located at Swan Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Swan Hill Railway Station (Swan Hill).

Bus stations close to Swan Hill:

  • Swan Hill Railway Station (Swan Hill)
  • Court House/Curlewis St (Swan Hill)
  • Coronation Ave/Gray St (Swan Hill)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 40

To get from Swan Hill to Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Swan Hill station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 40 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 5 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$26.74.

328minA$26.74
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 40
40
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Swan Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swan Hill
  • 2
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    263 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30391
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Deakin University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45327
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swan Hill to Geelong?

    The fastest way takes 328 minutes, using Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 42.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Swan Hill to Geelong?

    The alternative route takes 328 minutes, using Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 40.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swan Hill to Geelong in Melbourne?

    The SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train line goes from Melbourne station near Swan Hill to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Geelong in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Swan Hill and Geelong in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from the Melbourne station near Swan Hill in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Swan Hill to Geelong costs A$26.74.

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