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How to get from South Geelong to Melbourne by train?

From South Geelong to Melbourne by train

To get from South Geelong to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from South Geelong station to Footscray station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Melbourne Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

84minA$8.54
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Melbourne
Leaves from South Geelong

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Geelong
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    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    61 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
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    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Geelong to Melbourne by train and tram

To get from South Geelong to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from South Geelong station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 96 tram from 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

93minA$8.54
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Tram - 96
96
Walk to Melbourne
Leaves from South Geelong

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Geelong
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    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
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    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    71 min
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    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18187
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
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    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17887
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Geelong to Melbourne

The distance between South Geelong, Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 83.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Geelong to Melbourne by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Geelong

South Geelong is located at South Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong).

Train stations close to South Geelong:

  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to South Geelong:

  • South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong)
  • South Geelong Station/Lonsdale St (South Geelong)
  • Mckillop St/Moorabool St (Geelong)

Public transport stations close to Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Bourke Street, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

From South Geelong to Melbourne by train and tram

To get from South Geelong to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from South Geelong station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 96 tram from 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

93minA$8.54
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Tram - 96
96
Walk to Melbourne
Leaves from South Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Geelong
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18187
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17887
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line SUNBURY.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 96.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Geelong to Melbourne?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Melbourne station near South Geelong in South Geelong to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between South Geelong in South Geelong and Melbourne in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the Melbourne station near South Geelong in South Geelong.

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

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

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

    The first train from South Geelong in South Geelong to Melbourne in Melbourne is Warrnambool - Melbourne Via Geelong & Colac. It leaves the South Geelong station at 00:04.

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

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

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