How to get from Melbourne to Newtown (Geelong) by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Melbourne to Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne, take the 96 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

99minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 96
96
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Newtown (Geelong)
Leaves from 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17594
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newtown (Geelong)
    Walk to
    Newtown (Geelong)
    1.07 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via 86 and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from Melbourne to Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne, take the 86 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

106minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Newtown (Geelong)
Leaves from 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17594
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 7
    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 Melbourne to Newtown (Geelong)

The distance between Melbourne, Melbourne and Newtown (Geelong), Melbourne is approximately 82.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne to Newtown (Geelong) by train and tram, 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 Bourke Street, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

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

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via 86 and GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG

To get from Melbourne to Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne, take the 86 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

106minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Newtown (Geelong)
Leaves from 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17594
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newtown (Geelong)
    Walk to
    Newtown (Geelong)
    1.07 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

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

    The 96 tram line goes from 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station near Melbourne to St Kilda Beach station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till St Kilda Beach station near Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne and Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 96 tram from the 5-Elizabeth St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the St Kilda Beach station, which is closest to Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Melbourne to Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne?

    The first train from Melbourne to Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne is Geelong - Melbourne Via Geelong. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 00:30.

  • How much is the tram fare from Melbourne to Newtown (Geelong)?

    The ride from Melbourne to Newtown (Geelong) costs A$8.54.

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