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

By bus and train

To get from Geelong to Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 53 bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

97minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 53
53
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45326
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45539
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 25, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and WERRIBEE

To get from Geelong to Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 25 bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

95minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 25
25
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45326
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Geelong to Melbourne

The distance between Geelong, Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 82.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Geelong to Melbourne 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 Geelong

Geelong is located at Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deakin University City Campus/Brougham St (Geelong).

Train stations close to Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Geelong:

  • Deakin University City Campus/Brougham St (Geelong)
  • Deakin University Waterfront Campus/Brougham St (Geelong)
  • Moorabool St/Malop St (Geelong)

Public transport stations close to Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders St/Queens Bridge St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 25, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and WERRIBEE

To get from Geelong to Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 25 bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

95minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 25
25
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong)
    ID 45326
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 53, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line WERRIBEE.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 25, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Geelong and Melbourne in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Geelong to Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The 53 bus line goes from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) station near Geelong to Geelong Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Geelong Station station near Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Geelong and Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the 53 bus from the Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St (Geelong) stop near Geelong in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Geelong Station station, which is closest to Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Geelong to Melbourne?

    The ride from Geelong to Melbourne costs A$8.54.

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