How to get from Melbourne Central to Geelong by train?

By train

To get from Melbourne Central to Geelong in Geelong, take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross 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 25 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

85minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    Moorabool Street
    870 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Geelong in Geelong, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the 22 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

86minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - 22
22
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    North Shore Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45327
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    Moorabool Street
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Central to Geelong

The distance between Melbourne Central, Geelong and Geelong, Geelong is approximately 83.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Central to Geelong by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Geelong – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central is located at Melbourne Central, Geelong and the nearest public transport station is Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Central:

  • Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Geelong, Geelong

Geelong is located at Moorabool Street, Geelong 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)
  • Gheringhap St/Ryrie St (Geelong)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Central to Geelong in Geelong, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the 22 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

86minA$8.54
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - 22
22
Walk to Geelong
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne Central
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    North Shore Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45327
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geelong
    Walk to
    Geelong
    Moorabool Street
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central and Geelong?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melbourne Central to Geelong?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Geelong in Geelong.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Central to Geelong by train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Central in Melbourne and Geelong in Geelong by train is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Melbourne Central in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Geelong in Geelong.

  • How much is the train fare from Melbourne Central to Geelong?

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

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