How to get from Geelong to Mount Helen by bus and train?

From Geelong to Mount Helen by bus and train

To get from Geelong to Mount Helen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Geelong station to Deer Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARYBOROUGH - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the 21 bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N station to Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$3.78. The bus and train schedule from Geelong may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mount Helen on the Moovit app.

177minA$3.78
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - MARYBOROUGH - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
MARYBOROUGH - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - 21
21
Walk to Mount Helen
Leaves from Geelong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    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
    Deer Park
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - MARYBOROUGH - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATMARYBOROUGH - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    MARYBOROUGH - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Maryborough
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    66 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N
    ID 35279
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Buninyong
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenhill Rd/Geelong Rd
    ID 35437
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Helen
    Walk to
    Mount Helen
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Geelong to Mount Helen

The distance between Geelong, Melbourne and Mount Helen, Melbourne is approximately 166.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Geelong to Mount Helen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Geelong to Mount Helen

To check the bus and train schedule from Geelong to Mount Helen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Geelong) and destination (Mount Helen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Geelong to Mount Helen?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Train line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Train line MARYBOROUGH - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line 21.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Geelong to Mount Helen in Melbourne?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from Melbourne station near Geelong to Deer Park station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Deer Park station near Mount Helen in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Geelong and Mount Helen in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 57 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Deer Park stop, which is closest to Mount Helen in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Geelong to Mount Helen in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Geelong to Mount Helen in Melbourne is the Adelaide - Melbourne Via Geelong, Ballarat, Horsham line. It leaves the Geelong Station/Railway Tce stop at 03:54.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Geelong to Mount Helen?

    The ride from Geelong to Mount Helen costs A$3.78.

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