How to get from Montrose to Newtown (Geelong) by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Montrose to Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 679 bus from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

236minA$13.84
Bus - 679
679
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Newtown (Geelong)
Leaves from Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose
  • 2
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    53 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newtown (Geelong)
    Walk to
    Newtown (Geelong)
    1.07 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Montrose to Newtown (Geelong)

The distance between Montrose, Melbourne and Newtown (Geelong), Melbourne is approximately 120.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 236 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose to Newtown (Geelong) 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 Montrose

Montrose is located at Montrose, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose).

Train stations close to Montrose:

  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Montrose:

  • Montrose Cfa/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)
  • Montrose Rd/Mt Dandenong Rd (Montrose)
  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Montrose Rd (Montrose)

Public transport stations close to Newtown (Geelong), Melbourne

Newtown (Geelong) is located at Newtown (Geelong), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Newtown (3220)).

Train stations close to Newtown (Geelong):

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Newtown (Geelong):

  • Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Newtown (3220))
  • Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West)
  • Coronation St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montrose to Newtown (Geelong)?

    The fastest way takes 236 minutes, using Bus line 679, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose and Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose to Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne?

    The 679 bus line goes from Ringwood station near Montrose to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station near Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Montrose and Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montrose to get to Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne?

    Get on the 679 bus from the Ringwood stop near Montrose in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station, which is closest to Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Montrose to Newtown (Geelong)?

    The ride from Montrose to Newtown (Geelong) costs A$13.84.

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