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

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne to Geelong West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 43 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Coronation St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

80minA$8.54
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 43
43
Leaves from Flinders Street
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 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
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Deakin University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Coronation St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West)
    Ride to bus station
    Coronation St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West)
    ID 30523
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via WERRIBEE, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 43

To get from Melbourne to Geelong West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 43 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Coronation St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

81minA$8.54
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 43
43
Leaves from Flinders Street
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 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
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Deakin University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Coronation St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West)
    Ride to bus station
    Coronation St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West)
    ID 30523
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne to Geelong West
The distance between Melbourne, Melbourne and Geelong West, Melbourne is approximately 84.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne to Geelong West 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 Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Flinders St/Queens Bridge St (Melbourne City)
  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
Public transport stations close to Geelong West, Melbourne

Geelong West is located at Geelong West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Fenwick St/Ryrie St (Geelong).

Train stations close to Geelong West:

  • North Geelong
  • South Geelong

Bus stations close to Geelong West:

  • Fenwick St/Ryrie St (Geelong)
  • Gordon Ave/Pakington St (Geelong West)
  • Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Newtown (3220))
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via WERRIBEE, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 43

To get from Melbourne to Geelong West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Flinders Street station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 43 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Coronation St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

81minA$8.54
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 43
43
Leaves from Flinders Street
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 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
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Deakin University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Coronation St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West)
    Ride to bus station
    Coronation St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West)
    ID 30523
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 43.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 43.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne and Geelong West in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Geelong West in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Melbourne to Geelong West in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Melbourne to Geelong West in Melbourne is Geelong - Melbourne Via Geelong. It leaves the Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) stop at 07:22.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Melbourne to Geelong West?

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

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